Community Corner
Cheapest Gas in or Near Imperial Beach
After about a month at the top spot, the Arco station in Imperial Beach keeps its title as the cheapest gas west of Interstate 5, with a gallon of self-serve gasoline going for 23 cents less than the San Diego County average.
As of midnight Wednesday, the cheapest gas in Imperial Beach or west of Interstate 5 could be found at the Arco station on Palm Avenue between Florida and 12th Streets where a gallon of self-serve gasoline goes for $3.54. Be advised that a 0.45 surcharge applies if you pay with a debit card instead of cash.
The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in San Diego County rose Monday for the third consecutive day after falling 60 times in the previous 63 days, increasing seven-tenths of a cent to
$3.77.
This is the first time the average price has risen for at least three
consecutive days since an eight-day streak of increases April 29-May 6, according to figures from the AAA and Oil Price Information Service.
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The average price is unchanged from one week ago, 16.5 cents lower than a month ago and 60 cents more than one year ago.
Prices listed here are confirmed weekly, but may fluctuate on a daily basis. Some locations charge extra for credit card purchases. Please comment if you find cheaper gas.
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- $3.59 at the Thrifty gas station on the corner of Palm Avenue and Saturn Boulevard
- $3.75/$3.85 at the Valero station on the corner of 13th Street and Imperial Beach Boulevard
- $3.75/$3.85 at Beach Side Station on the corner of 7th Street and Palm Avenue
- $3.75 at the Valero station on the corner of Coronado Avenue and Hollister Street
- $3.77 at the 7-Eleven on the corner of 13th Street and Palm Avenue
- $3.77 at the 7-Eleven at the corner of 13th Street and Imperial Beach Boulevard
- $3.79 at the Shell station at the corner of Coronado Avenue and Hollister Street
- $3.85 at the 76 station at the corner of 9th Street and Palm Avenue
- $3.89 at the Shell/7-Eleven on the corner of Palm Avenue and Saturn Boulevard
City News Service contributed to this report.