Station prices
Gas prices in Salinas
Reported prices at 13 nearby stations, lowest first. Compare regular, midgrade, premium and diesel; check each report’s date before you drive.
Lowest reported gas prices near Salinas
Marathon, 1222 De la Torre St, Salinas: $5.28 for regular, 48¢ under the 13-station average of $5.76. This regular price was reported 2 days ago; confirm at the pump.
- Cheapest regular$5.28Marathon, 1222 De la Torre St, Salinas
- Average regular$5.7613 stations · California weekly average $5.89
- Highest regular$6.40Shell, 705 N Sanborn Rd, Salinas
- Cheapest diesel$8.4076, 430 N Main St, Salinas
- Cheapest premium$5.68Marathon, 1222 De la Torre St, Salinas
- Cheapest midgrade$5.48Marathon, 1222 De la Torre St, Salinas
Filling a 15-gallon tank at the cheapest station instead of the most expensive saves about $16.80 ($1.12 a gallon).
The cheapest regular here is 61¢ below the California weekly average of $5.89; the local station average is 13¢ lower.
- 1Marathon1222 De la Torre St, Salinas · 2.2 mi$5.28regular · 2 days ago
- 2ARCO385 E Alisal St, Salinas · 0.8 mi$5.39regular · 2 days ago
- 3Arco145 Kern St, Salinas · 0.8 mi$5.39regular · 2 days ago
- 4Pilot Travel Center951 Work St, Salinas · 1.6 mi$5.40regular · 2 days ago
- 5Mobil131 N Main St, Salinas · 0.2 mi$5.48regular · 2 days ago
- 67 Eleven Gas Station325 S Sanborn Rd, Salinas · 1.7 mi$5.50regular · 2 days ago
- 776430 N Main St, Salinas · 0.5 mi$5.68regular · 3 days ago
- 8ARCO101 Auto Center Cir, Salinas · 3.1 mi$5.80regular · 2 days ago
- 9Chevron1250 N Davis Rd, Salinas · 1.7 mi$6.10regular · 2 days ago
- 10Shell1764 N Main St, Salinas · 2.8 mi$6.10regular · 2 days ago
- 11Shell1300 S Main St, Salinas · 1.6 mi$6.16regular · 2 days ago
- 12Shell417 N Main St, Salinas · 0.5 mi$6.16regular · 2 days ago
- 13Shell705 N Sanborn Rd, Salinas · 2.0 mi$6.40regular · 3 days ago
Gas price map
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Cheapest diesel in Salinas
- 76430 N Main St, Salinas · 0.5 mi$8.40
- Pilot Travel Center951 Work St, Salinas · 1.6 mi$8.44
- Shell1764 N Main St, Salinas · 2.8 mi$8.66
- Shell1300 S Main St, Salinas · 1.6 mi$8.76
Average diesel: $8.56 at 4 stations.
Cheapest premium in Salinas
- Marathon1222 De la Torre St, Salinas · 2.2 mi$5.68
- Arco145 Kern St, Salinas · 0.8 mi$5.79
- ARCO385 E Alisal St, Salinas · 0.8 mi$5.89
- Mobil131 N Main St, Salinas · 0.2 mi$5.98
- 7 Eleven Gas Station325 S Sanborn Rd, Salinas · 1.7 mi$6.00
Average premium: $6.21 at 11 stations.
Cheapest midgrade in Salinas
- Marathon1222 De la Torre St, Salinas · 2.2 mi$5.48
- ARCO385 E Alisal St, Salinas · 0.8 mi$5.59
- Arco145 Kern St, Salinas · 0.8 mi$5.59
- Mobil131 N Main St, Salinas · 0.2 mi$5.78
- 7 Eleven Gas Station325 S Sanborn Rd, Salinas · 1.7 mi$5.80
Average midgrade: $5.98 at 13 stations.
Gas prices by brand in Salinas
| Brand | Stations | Average regular | Cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marathon | 1 | $5.28 | $5.28 1222 De la Torre St, Salinas |
| Pilot | 1 | $5.40 | $5.40 951 Work St, Salinas |
| Mobil | 1 | $5.48 | $5.48 131 N Main St, Salinas |
| ARCO | 3 | $5.53 | $5.39 385 E Alisal St, Salinas |
| 76 | 1 | $5.68 | $5.68 430 N Main St, Salinas |
| Chevron | 1 | $6.10 | $6.10 1250 N Davis Rd, Salinas |
| Shell | 4 | $6.21 | $6.10 1764 N Main St, Salinas |
Reported prices from Google Maps for stations within ten miles of Salinas. 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 Salinas
- 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 Salinas and our commute page.
Questions
Where are the lowest reported gas prices near Salinas?
Marathon at 1222 De la Torre St, Salinas had regular for $5.28 a gallon, reported 2 days ago: the lowest of 13 stations with reported regular prices within ten miles. This is not a citywide minimum or a live pump-price guarantee. Next were ARCO ($5.39) and Arco ($5.39).
What is the average gas price in Salinas?
Regular averages $5.76 a gallon across 13 stations, from $5.28 to $6.40. Midgrade averages $5.98. Premium averages $6.21. Diesel averages $8.56. The California weekly average for regular is $5.89.
Where is the cheapest diesel in Salinas?
76 at 430 N Main St, Salinas, at $8.40 a gallon (updated 3 days ago).
Which gas station brand is cheapest in Salinas?
Marathon, averaging $5.28 for regular at 1 station, compared with $6.21 at Shell.
How often are Salinas 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 Salinas?
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 Salinas 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 Salinas.
Why is the price at my Salinas 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.