Where to get the cheapest gas in Sacramento as California fuel prices soar. Is $5 possible?

Fuel prices in California are averaging $6.02 per gallon of regular gas as of Tuesday afternoon, according to the American Automobile Association, but in some Sacramento spots, it’s still possible to snag fuel for closer to $5.

A 76 gas station on Stockton Boulevard is selling gas at $4.99 per gallon, the cheapest gas in the Sacramento area as of Tuesday afternoon, according to Gasbuddy.

Last week, prices in California were just under $6, averaging at $5.84 per gallon.

In the area, Placer County has some of the most expensive fuel averaging $5.95 per gallon, according to AAA. Not too far in price is El Dorado County averaging $5.92. Yolo County has the cheapest fuel in the area an average of $5.78 per gallon. Sacramento County is averaging just 9 cents cheaper than Yolo County at $5.83 per gallon.

Cheapest gas prices in Sacramento

Below are the most affordable gas stations in the Sacramento area, according to GasBuddy. The prices listed reflect regular fuel as of Tuesday afternoon:

76 I $4.99 (cash)

3907 Stockton Blvd., Sacramento

Costco I $5.19

1600 Expo Parkway, Sacramento

Walmart I $5.13

8901 Gerber Road, Sacramento

Costco I $5.15 (membership)

7400 Elk Grove Blvd., Sacramento

One Stop Gas I $5.19 (cash)

2401 16th St., Sacramento

Sinclair I $5.39 (cash)

5200 Manzanita Ave., Carmichael

Scott’s Corner I $5.49

4230 Arden Way, Sacramento

Shell I $5.49

5045 Madison Ave., Sacramento

ARCO & ampm I $5.65 (cash)

2225 16th St., Sacramento

ARCO & ampm I $5.65 (cash)

2838 J St., Sacramento

ARCO I $5.65

45 15 St., West Sacramento

This story was originally published October 3, 2023 at 2:01 PM.