Station prices
Gas prices in San Luis Obispo
Reported prices at 15 nearby stations, lowest first. Compare regular, midgrade, premium and diesel; check each report’s date before you drive.
Lowest reported gas prices near San Luis Obispo
Shell, 4021 Broad St, San Luis Obispo: $5.70 for regular, 41¢ under the 15-station average of $6.11. This regular price was reported 14 hr ago; confirm at the pump.
- Cheapest regular$5.70Shell, 4021 Broad St, San Luis Obispo
- Average regular$6.1115 stations · California weekly average $5.89
- Highest regular$6.96Chevron, 12424 Los Osos Valley Rd, San Luis Obispo
- Cheapest diesel$8.40Chevron San Luis Obispo, 2000 Monterey St, San Luis Obispo
- Cheapest premium$5.90John’s Valero, 157 Higuera St, San Luis Obispo
- Cheapest midgrade$5.90Shell, 4021 Broad St, San Luis Obispo
Filling a 15-gallon tank at the cheapest station instead of the most expensive saves about $18.90 ($1.26 a gallon).
The cheapest regular here is 19¢ below the California weekly average of $5.89; the local station average is 23¢ higher.
- 1Shell4021 Broad St, San Luis Obispo · 2.1 mi$5.70regular · 14 hr ago
- 2Costco Gas Station1540 Froom Ranch Way #741b, San Luis Obispo · 2.3 mi$5.70regular · 2 days ago
- 3Conserv Fuel2211 Broad St, San Luis Obispo · 0.5 mi$5.70regular · 2 days ago
- 4John’s Valero157 Higuera St, San Luis Obispo · 0.5 mi$5.70regular · 2 days ago
- 5Conserv Fuel254 Santa Rosa St, San Luis Obispo · 1.0 mi$5.76regular · 2 days ago
- 6Speedway Express3 Santa Rosa St, San Luis Obispo · 1.4 mi$5.76regular · 2 days ago
- 7Speedway Express296 Santa Rosa St, San Luis Obispo · 1.0 mi$5.76regular · 2 days ago
- 8Chevron3180 Broad St, San Luis Obispo · 1.1 mi$5.96regular · 2 days ago
- 9762015 Broad St, San Luis Obispo · 0.3 mi$6.00regular · 2 days ago
- 10Shell204 Madonna Rd, San Luis Obispo · 1.0 mi$6.50regular · 2 days ago
- 11Shell11590 Los Osos Valley Rd, San Luis Obispo · 2.0 mi$6.50regular · 2 days ago
- 12Chevron San Luis Obispo2000 Monterey St, San Luis Obispo · 1.3 mi$6.50regular · 2 days ago
- 13Mission Chevron Gas Station328 Marsh St, San Luis Obispo · 0.3 mi$6.60regular · 2 days ago
- 14Shell1756 Monterey St, San Luis Obispo · 1.1 mi$6.60regular · 2 days ago
- 15Chevron12424 Los Osos Valley Rd, San Luis Obispo · 2.2 mi$6.96regular · 2 days ago
Gas price map
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Cheapest diesel in San Luis Obispo
- Chevron San Luis Obispo2000 Monterey St, San Luis Obispo · 1.3 mi$8.40
- Shell4021 Broad St, San Luis Obispo · 2.1 mi$8.50
- Conserv Fuel2211 Broad St, San Luis Obispo · 0.5 mi$8.50
- Speedway Express296 Santa Rosa St, San Luis Obispo · 1.0 mi$8.50
- John’s Valero157 Higuera St, San Luis Obispo · 0.5 mi$8.56
Average diesel: $8.63 at 9 stations.
Cheapest premium in San Luis Obispo
- John’s Valero157 Higuera St, San Luis Obispo · 0.5 mi$5.90
- Costco Gas Station1540 Froom Ranch Way #741b, San Luis Obispo · 2.3 mi$6.00
- Shell4021 Broad St, San Luis Obispo · 2.1 mi$6.10
- Conserv Fuel2211 Broad St, San Luis Obispo · 0.5 mi$6.10
- Speedway Express296 Santa Rosa St, San Luis Obispo · 1.0 mi$6.10
Average premium: $6.50 at 14 stations.
Cheapest midgrade in San Luis Obispo
- Shell4021 Broad St, San Luis Obispo · 2.1 mi$5.90
- Conserv Fuel2211 Broad St, San Luis Obispo · 0.5 mi$5.90
- John’s Valero157 Higuera St, San Luis Obispo · 0.5 mi$5.90
- Speedway Express296 Santa Rosa St, San Luis Obispo · 1.0 mi$5.96
- Chevron3180 Broad St, San Luis Obispo · 1.1 mi$6.16
Average midgrade: $6.38 at 11 stations.
Gas prices by brand in San Luis Obispo
| Brand | Stations | Average regular | Cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costco | 1 | $5.70 | $5.70 1540 Froom Ranch Way #741b, San Luis Obispo |
| Valero | 1 | $5.70 | $5.70 157 Higuera St, San Luis Obispo |
| Speedway | 2 | $5.76 | $5.76 3 Santa Rosa St, San Luis Obispo |
| 76 | 1 | $6.00 | $6.00 2015 Broad St, San Luis Obispo |
| Shell | 4 | $6.32 | $5.70 4021 Broad St, San Luis Obispo |
| Chevron | 4 | $6.51 | $5.96 3180 Broad St, San Luis Obispo |
Reported prices from Google Maps for stations within ten miles of San Luis Obispo. Shared gas-check turns are scheduled daily within the free-request budget. The requesting city and stations rotate, so not every city or station is rechecked daily. Prices keep their Google Maps report dates; a successful check does not guarantee a new or changed price. Provider outages or allowance limits can delay checks. Reports older than four days are left out. Confirm at the pump.
Average regular gas · California
$5.89/gal
Week of October 26, 2026 · down 14¢ from the week before, down 12¢ across 6 weekly observations
- West Coast$5.4247¢ less than California
- U.S. average$4.27162¢ less than California
- $6.00Sep 21
- $6.19Sep 28
- $6.23Oct 5
- $6.10Oct 12
- $6.03Oct 19
- $5.89Oct 26
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, weekly retail gasoline prices (regular, all formulations, including taxes). Averages for the area, not a price at any one station.
Save on gas in San Luis Obispo
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- Compare available station prices along your route; the regional average is not a quote for a particular station.
- If a station advertises a discount, check its eligibility and payment terms.
- Planning a drive? See getting around San Luis Obispo and our commute page.
Questions
Where are the lowest reported gas prices near San Luis Obispo?
Shell at 4021 Broad St, San Luis Obispo had regular for $5.70 a gallon, reported 14 hr ago: the lowest of 15 stations with reported regular prices within ten miles. This is not a citywide minimum or a live pump-price guarantee. Next were Costco Gas Station ($5.70) and Conserv Fuel ($5.70).
What is the average gas price in San Luis Obispo?
Regular averages $6.11 a gallon across 15 stations, from $5.70 to $6.96. Midgrade averages $6.38. Premium averages $6.50. Diesel averages $8.63. The California weekly average for regular is $5.89.
Where is the cheapest diesel in San Luis Obispo?
Chevron San Luis Obispo at 2000 Monterey St, San Luis Obispo, at $8.40 a gallon (updated 3 days ago).
Which gas station brand is cheapest in San Luis Obispo?
Costco, averaging $5.70 for regular at 1 station, compared with $6.51 at Chevron.
How often are San Luis Obispo gas prices updated?
Shared gas-check turns are scheduled daily within the free-request budget. The requesting city and stations rotate, so not every city or station is rechecked daily. Prices keep their Google Maps report dates; a successful check does not guarantee a new or changed price. Provider outages or allowance limits can delay checks. Reports older than four days are left out.
What is the weekly EIA gas-price comparison for San Luis Obispo?
For the week of October 26, 2026, regular gasoline averaged $5.89 a gallon in the EIA California survey area, compared with $4.27 nationally. This is a statewide comparison, not a separate average for San Luis Obispo or a live station price.
Where does the weekly average come from?
From the U.S. Energy Information Administration’s weekly survey of retail gasoline prices, published every Monday. This page uses California as a statewide comparison. It is not a separate average for San Luis Obispo.
Why is the price at my San Luis Obispo station different?
Stations set their own prices, and this is an average across many stations for the whole area. Brand, location, cash or card and membership discounts all change the price at the pump.
When do these numbers update?
EIA publishes new averages each Monday afternoon (Tuesday after a Monday holiday). This page checks for the new week twice a day.