Auburn, WA
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Gas prices near 98001
Auburn, WA · WA average $5.44/gal
Finding cheap gas in Auburn (98001)
This is Auburn's West Hill, the rise on the western side of the Green River Valley that borders Federal Way, with SR 167, the Valley Freeway, running down below along the valley floor. The West Valley industrial and commercial area sits at the base of the hill, while residential neighborhoods climb the slope, so traffic flows between hilltop homes and the valley businesses and freeway.
The competitive stations gather where the volume is, along the valley arterials feeding SR 167 and near the commercial crossings, where grocery and warehouse fuel programs set an aggressive rate. Up on the hill and out toward the Federal Way line the pumps thin out, so locals tend to fill while they are already down near the freeway corridor.
Washington carries one of the higher state fuel taxes in the country, which lifts the baseline everywhere, so squeezing value here comes down to choosing a busier valley station over a quiet hilltop stop. A short comparison near the SR 167 access usually finds the better number.
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How to save more on gas in Auburn
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 Washington
Washington's gas tax sits around 49 cents per gallon, third-highest in the nation, plus the state's Climate Commitment Act adds a few additional cents to fund emissions reductions. Refining capacity is concentrated in the Anacortes-Cherry Point corridor north of Seattle, and the state is part of PADD 5 (West Coast), which often experiences supply tightness due to limited pipeline connections to Midwest fuel. Costco (founded near Seattle), Sam's Club, Fred Meyer, and Safeway fuel are the most reliable for value across the Puget Sound metro and Spokane.