Oakdale, CA
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Oakdale, CA · CA average $5.65/gal
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Oakdale, CA · 95361
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Oakdale calls itself the Cowboy Capital of the World, and it earns the second job of being a fuel stop for anyone driving Highway 120 toward Yosemite. State Routes 108 and 120 cross right here, which makes this small Stanislaus County town the last real town before the foothills climb begins.
That gateway role shapes the pricing. Stations along the main highway corridors serve a steady mix of locals and park-bound travelers, and the travelers are usually not comparison shopping before a mountain drive. Filling up in town, away from the busiest highway-facing pumps, tends to be the cheaper call.
Oakdale prices generally run a bit easier than the coastal metros, a benefit of being inland in the Central Valley. Drivers heading up to Yosemite are smart to fill here rather than waiting for the sparse, pricier options higher in the Sierra. Once you leave town on Highway 120, the stations grow scarce fast, so the in-town stops are the practical place to top off before the long drive east.
Today’s lowest gas prices in 95361
- 1. Sinclair at 1149 W F St offers regular at $4.95/gal (1.7 mi away).
- 2. Quik Stop at 630 E F St offers regular at $4.99/gal (0.7 mi away).
- 3. Marathon at 613 E F St offers regular at $4.99/gal (0.7 mi away).
Prices are aggregated from station-level data and refreshed daily.
How to save more on gas in Oakdale
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.