Gas prices jump in San Luis Obispo County, find lowest costs

April 26, 2026

By KAREN VELIE

Amid instability in the Middle East, the average price for a gallon of gas in San Luis Obispo County jumped 11 cents last week to $6.08 a gallon, according to AAA.

In California, the average price for a gallon of gas increased 10 cents to $5.93 last week. Nationally, gas prices rose five cents to $4.09 a gallon.

SLO County currently has the 10th highest price for gas in the state. Listing the highest average price, Mono County’s price for a gallon of regular gasoline this week is $6.89. Tehama County boasts the lowest average cost at $5.58 a gallon.

Where in SLO County do you find the cheapest gas prices? Using data from GasBuddy, we’ve compiled a list of gas stations with cheaper prices.

Top 10 lowest priced gas stations in SLO County:

1. Sinclair – Arroyo Grande, Grand Avenue: $5.37
2. Vons – Nipomo, Tefft Street: $5.39
3. Costco – San Luis Obispo, Froom Ranch way: $5.49
4. Fastrip Fuel & Wayside Liquors – Paso Robles, Creston Road: $5.49
5. Valero – Arroyo Grande, Grand Avenue: $5.49
6. One Stop Food – Paso Robles, Spring Street: $5.49
7. Conserv Fuel – San Luis Obispo, 254 Santa Rosa Street: $5.55
8. Conserv Fuel – San Luis Obispo, 2211 Broad Street: $5.69
9. Arco – Paso Robles, Niblick Road: $5.69
10. Poppy – Pismo Beach, Five Cities Drive: $5.79