Placerville, CA
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Placerville, CA · CA average $5.64/gal
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Finding cheap gas in Placerville (95667)
Placerville wears its Gold Rush past openly, right down to the old nickname Hangtown and the historic Main Street that grew up at the junction of Highway 50 and Highway 49. As the El Dorado County seat, it is also the practical last stop for fuel before Highway 50 climbs toward South Lake Tahoe.
That gateway position drives the pricing. Stations near the Highway 50 on-ramps and the busier approaches serve a constant stream of Tahoe-bound travelers who are not comparison shopping before a mountain drive, so they tend to price for that captive traffic.
Drivers heading up to the lake are almost always better off filling in Placerville than waiting for the sparse, pricier stations higher in the Sierra. Comparing a couple of the in-town options before the climb is the move that saves money on the way to Tahoe. Snow-season traffic makes this even more true, since stations along Highway 50 past town are few and far between once the road starts to climb.
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How to save more on gas in Placerville
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.