Modesto, CA
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Modesto, CA · CA average $5.62/gal
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Modesto, CA · 95350
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Finding cheap gas in Modesto (95350)
Northwest Modesto around Standiford and McHenry is the city's main retail engine, home to Vintage Faire Mall and the big-box shopping that pulls in shoppers from across Stanislaus County. All that commercial gravity means this is one of the busier parts of town for fuel, with stations feeding the constant flow of retail and medical-center traffic.
Pumps here line McHenry Avenue and the Standiford and Sisk corridors near the mall, where the competition among grocery, warehouse, and brand-name stations keeps things relatively keen. The 99 freeway is close enough that some stations also catch through-travelers, but the dominant demand is local shopping traffic.
With so many stations packed into the Standiford retail zone, this is a ZIP where comparison shopping genuinely works. The high-visibility corners near the mall entrances are not always the best value, so a quick check of the stations a little off the main shopping drag often pays.
Today’s lowest gas prices in 95350
- 1. Sinclair at 2805 Earl St offers regular at $5.15/gal (3.0 mi away).
- 2. Marathon at 1606 Sisk Rd offers regular at $5.15/gal (2.1 mi away).
- 3. ARCO at 2924 McHenry Ave offers regular at $5.59/gal (1.4 mi away).
- 4. Valero at 2013 Prescott Rd offers regular at $5.59/gal (2.0 mi away).
- 5. Circle K at 3459 McHenry Ave offers regular at $5.89/gal (2.0 mi away).
Prices are aggregated from station-level data and refreshed daily.
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How to save more on gas in Modesto
1. Use warehouse clubs
Costco and Sam’s Club typically price 15-25 cents per gallon below nearby stations. Membership pays for itself within a few fill-ups.
2. Fill up early in the week
Stations often raise prices Thursday for weekend demand. Fill up Monday through Wednesday to avoid the lift.
3. Keep tires properly inflated
Properly inflated tires improve fuel economy by up to 3 percent at current prices. Check pressure once a month.
4. Check back tomorrow
Prices can shift 10-20 cents overnight during volatile markets. A quick check before you leave home avoids paying yesterday’s spike.
5. Pay cash at split-pricing stations
Stations with cash and credit split pricing typically save an average of 10 cents per gallon when you pay cash.
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About gas prices in California
California has the highest gas taxes in the nation at roughly 60 cents per gallon when you combine the state excise tax with the cap-and-trade program and underground storage fee. The state requires a special CARB-formulated fuel that only a handful of in-state refineries can produce, so a single refinery outage can spike prices statewide within 48 hours. Costco, Sam's Club, and Arco are typically the cheapest across Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, and Sacramento metros, while Chevron, Shell, and 76 dominate freeway exits. Stations along Interstate 5 and US 101 commonly run 10 to 20 cents higher than equivalent stations a mile off the freeway.