Bellevue, WA
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Gas prices near 98004
Bellevue, WA · WA average $5.44/gal
Finding cheap gas in Bellevue (98004)
This is the wealthy western edge of Bellevue, covering downtown and the West Bellevue blocks that run toward Medina, Clyde Hill, and the Lake Washington shoreline mansions. It is dense and high-income, bisected by I-405 and a short hop from the SR 520 bridge to Seattle, and the everyday driving here is heavy.
Downtown Bellevue and the affluent lakefront enclaves have relatively few gas stations packed into expensive real estate, and the ones near the core can price for a captive, convenience-minded clientele. The more competitive fuel usually sits along Bellevue Way and the busier arterials near the I-405 interchanges rather than in the quietest residential blocks toward Medina.
Washington's high state fuel tax already sets a steep baseline, and a downtown Bellevue location can add a premium on top. If you want the lower number, it is worth driving to a higher-volume station near the freeway instead of grabbing the nearest pump in the core.
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How to save more on gas in Bellevue
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.