Gas prices are dropping in Merced County. This map shows 10 cheapest stations
Filling up on gas in California can be pricey.
However, Merced County drivers are expected to catch a break at the pump.
According to AAA, gas prices recently dropped to their lowest level nationwide in five years.
“As gas prices keep falling this summer, the big question is how low will they go?” the automobile association said in a Thursday news release.
If you’re looking to get the most bang for your buck at the pump, here’s where to find the 10 cheapest stations in Merced County:
What is the price of gas in California?
California has the most expensive gasoline market in the country, according to AAA.
As of Friday, Aug. 22, the average price for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline in California was about $4.51, the automobile association said.
That’s roughly the same as July’s statewide average, and $1.37 more per gallon than the national average of $3.14.
Around this same time in 2024, the statewide average price of regular gas was approximately $4.60 per gallon.
How much does gas cost in Merced County?
The average price for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline in the Merced area was about $4.43, as of Friday, Aug. 22.
That is six cents more than July’s average of $4.37.
Around this time in 2024, a gallon of regular gas cost approximately $4.53 on average in Merced.
Where to find cheapest gas stations in Merced County
As of Friday, Aug. 22, some Merced area stations were offering prices below the local average of $4.43, according to the price-tracking site GasBuddy.
These were 10 of the cheapest gas stations in Merced County based on the cash price for a gallon of regular gasoline, according to GasBuddy:
1. Delhi 5 Star, 15406 August Ave., Delhi — $3.77 per gallon
2. Petro Stopping Center, 28991 West Gonzaga Road, Santa Nella — $3.83
3. Star Gas & Mart, 1970 East Childs Ave., Merced — $3.87
4. Diamond Gas & Mart, 1720 R St., Merced — $3.87
5. Quik Stop, 401 Joseph Gallo Court, Livingston — $3.87
6. Love’s Travel Stop, 29025 West Plaza Drive, Santa Nella — $3.89
7. Sinclair,1245 R St., Merced — $3.89
8. 76, 12845 South Highway 33, Santa Nella — $3.89
9. Costco, 1445 R St., Merced — $3.94
10. ARCO, 2070 East Childs Ave., Merced — $3.99
How to find lowest gas prices near me
GasBuddy is a price-tracking website designed to help motorists find the cheapest gas prices in their areas.
You can search for the most affordable gas stations near you on the GasBuddy website.
Will gas prices keep dropping?
According to AAA, it’s hard to know if gas prices will keep dropping since they can change quickly and are affected by many different factors.
“If crude oil prices remain low and barring any major geopolitical events or tropical storms hitting the Gulf Coast, it’s safe to say drivers could continue to see cheaper prices at the pump as summer winds down,” AAA said.
