Modesto, CA
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LiveUpdated Jun 8Gas prices near 95354
Modesto, CA · CA average $5.19/gal
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Finding cheap gas in Modesto (95354)
Downtown Modesto sits at the center of 95354, the original 1870s townsite that now holds the courthouses, city and county offices, the Gallo Center for the Arts, and the surrounding historic neighborhoods. This is government and civic territory by day, so much of the fuel demand here comes from workers and visitors heading to and from the downtown core.
The ZIP also reaches south toward the Crows Landing Road corridor, a wide, economically active commercial strip that carries a different, more working-class stream of traffic. Between the two, fuel stations cluster on the through-streets, downtown's edges and the Crows Landing run, rather than in the older residential pockets.
Prices in central Modesto track the broader Stanislaus market, and the spread between a downtown convenience station and one on a competitive commercial corridor like Crows Landing can be real. Checking a couple before you fill is the reliable way to land the better number.
Today’s lowest gas prices in 95354
- 1. Kwik Serv at 1700 Yosemite Blvd offers regular at $5.23/gal (0.5 mi away).
- 2. Bonfare Market at 145 N Santa Cruz Ave offers regular at $5.25/gal (0.1 mi away).
- 3. BZ Mart at 1510 Miller Ave offers regular at $5.39/gal (0.2 mi away).
- 4. Great Gas at 801 7th St offers regular at $5.49/gal (2.1 mi away).
- 5. 7-11 at 2133 Yosemite Blvd offers regular at $5.49/gal (1.0 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.