Station prices
Gas prices in Imperial Beach
Reported prices at 5 nearby stations, lowest first. Compare regular, midgrade, premium and diesel; check each report’s date before you drive.
Lowest reported gas prices near Imperial Beach
Sinclair Gas Station, 1450 3rd Ave, Chula Vista: $5.60 for regular, 30¢ under the 5-station average of $5.90. This regular price was reported 15 hr ago; confirm at the pump.
- Cheapest regular$5.60Sinclair Gas Station, 1450 3rd Ave, Chula Vista
- Average regular$5.905 stations · California weekly average $5.89
- Highest regular$6.20ARCO, 1625 Heritage Rd, San Diego
- Cheapest diesel$7.90Shell, 314 E San Ysidro Blvd, San Ysidro
- Cheapest premium$6.00Sinclair Gas Station, 1450 3rd Ave, Chula Vista
- Cheapest midgrade$5.80Sinclair Gas Station, 1450 3rd Ave, Chula Vista
Filling a 15-gallon tank at the cheapest station instead of the most expensive saves about $9.00 (60¢ a gallon).
The cheapest regular here is 29¢ below the California weekly average of $5.89; the local station average is 1¢ higher.
- 1Sinclair Gas Station1450 3rd Ave, Chula Vista · 3.1 mi$5.60regular · 15 hr ago
- 2Mohsen Oil # 73205 Main St, Chula Vista · 3.0 mi$5.79regular · 2 days ago
- 3Shell1601 E 8th St, National City · 6.8 mi$5.90regular · 2 days ago
- 4ARCO133 W 8th St, National City · 6.4 mi$6.00regular · 2 days ago
- 5ARCO1625 Heritage Rd, San Diego · 6.9 mi$6.20regular · 2 days ago
Gas price map
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Cheapest diesel in Imperial Beach
- Shell314 E San Ysidro Blvd, San Ysidro · 4.8 mi$7.90
- Sinclair Gas Station1450 3rd Ave, Chula Vista · 3.1 mi$8.00
- Mohsen Oil # 73205 Main St, Chula Vista · 3.0 mi$8.19
- So Cal Truck Stop2250 Tidelands Ave., National City · 5.2 mi$8.42
- ARCO133 W 8th St, National City · 6.4 mi$9.00
Average diesel: $8.30 at 5 stations.
Cheapest premium in Imperial Beach
- Sinclair Gas Station1450 3rd Ave, Chula Vista · 3.1 mi$6.00
- Shell1601 E 8th St, National City · 6.8 mi$6.30
- ARCO133 W 8th St, National City · 6.4 mi$6.40
- ARCO1625 Heritage Rd, San Diego · 6.9 mi$6.60
- Chevron220 Sycamore Rd, San Ysidro · 4.6 mi$6.60
Average premium: $6.43 at 6 stations.
Cheapest midgrade in Imperial Beach
- Sinclair Gas Station1450 3rd Ave, Chula Vista · 3.1 mi$5.80
- Shell1601 E 8th St, National City · 6.8 mi$6.10
- ARCO133 W 8th St, National City · 6.4 mi$6.20
- ARCO1625 Heritage Rd, San Diego · 6.9 mi$6.40
- Mohsen Oil # 73205 Main St, Chula Vista · 3.0 mi$6.49
Average midgrade: $6.20 at 5 stations.
Gas prices by brand in Imperial Beach
| Brand | Stations | Average regular | Cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sinclair | 1 | $5.60 | $5.60 1450 3rd Ave, Chula Vista |
| Shell | 1 | $5.90 | $5.90 1601 E 8th St, National City |
| ARCO | 2 | $6.10 | $6.00 133 W 8th St, National City |
Reported prices from Google Maps for stations within ten miles of Imperial Beach. 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 Imperial Beach
- Check the posted pump price and any payment or membership conditions before filling up.
- 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 Imperial Beach and our commute page.
Questions
Where are the lowest reported gas prices near Imperial Beach?
Sinclair Gas Station at 1450 3rd Ave, Chula Vista had regular for $5.60 a gallon, reported 15 hr ago: the lowest of 5 stations with reported regular prices within ten miles. This is not a citywide minimum or a live pump-price guarantee. Next were Mohsen Oil # 7 ($5.79) and Shell ($5.90).
What is the average gas price in Imperial Beach?
Regular averages $5.90 a gallon across 5 stations, from $5.60 to $6.20. Midgrade averages $6.20. Premium averages $6.43. Diesel averages $8.30. The California weekly average for regular is $5.89.
Where is the cheapest diesel in Imperial Beach?
Shell at 314 E San Ysidro Blvd, San Ysidro, at $7.90 a gallon (updated 3 days ago).
Which gas station brand is cheapest in Imperial Beach?
Sinclair, averaging $5.60 for regular at 1 station, compared with $6.10 at ARCO.
How often are Imperial Beach 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 Imperial Beach?
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 Imperial Beach 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 Imperial Beach.
Why is the price at my Imperial Beach 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.