Station prices
Gas prices in La Mesa
Reported prices at 24 nearby stations, lowest first. Compare regular, midgrade, premium and diesel; check each report’s date before you drive.
Lowest reported gas prices near La Mesa
Costco Gas Station, 8125 Fletcher Pkwy, La Mesa: $5.60 for regular, 52¢ under the 24-station average of $6.12. This regular price was reported 1 day ago; confirm at the pump.
- Cheapest regular$5.60Costco Gas Station, 8125 Fletcher Pkwy, La Mesa
- Average regular$6.1224 stations · California weekly average $5.89
- Highest regular$6.80Shell, 515 Magnolia Ave, El Cajon
- Cheapest diesel$7.80Quick Trip Inc DBA Highway Fuel, 596 N Mollison Ave #102, El Cajon
- Cheapest premium$6.00Costco Gas Station, 8125 Fletcher Pkwy, La Mesa
- Cheapest midgrade$5.90SMP, 5261 Baltimore Dr, La Mesa
Filling a 15-gallon tank at the cheapest station instead of the most expensive saves about $18.00 ($1.20 a gallon).
The cheapest regular here is 29¢ below the California weekly average of $5.89; the local station average is 23¢ higher.
- 1Costco Gas Station8125 Fletcher Pkwy, La Mesa · 0.5 mi$5.60regular · 1 day ago
- 2SMP5261 Baltimore Dr, La Mesa · 0.5 mi$5.70regular · 2 days ago
- 3Food 4 Less Fuel Center5951 University Ave, San Diego · 2.9 mi$5.70regular · 3 days ago
- 4Super Star6085 Lake Murray Blvd, La Mesa · 1.5 mi$5.80regular · 3 days ago
- 5ARCO404 E Chase Ave, El Cajon · 3.9 mi$5.88regular · 2 days ago
- 6Quick Trip Inc DBA Highway Fuel596 N Mollison Ave #102, El Cajon · 4.8 mi$5.89regular · 2 days ago
- 7ARCO4925 Spring St, La Mesa · 0.1 mi$6.00regular · 2 days ago
- 8ARCO3775 Massachusetts Ave, La Mesa · 1.9 mi$6.00regular · 2 days ago
- 9La Mesa Chevron8200 University Ave, La Mesa · 0.1 mi$6.10regular · 2 days ago
- 10ARCO201 Broadway, El Cajon · 4.6 mi$6.10regular · 2 days ago
- 11Shell9600 Murray Dr, La Mesa · 2.1 mi$6.10regular · 2 days ago
- 12Chevron696 N Mollison Ave, El Cajon · 4.9 mi$6.10regular · 2 days ago
- 13Shell7974 University Ave, La Mesa · 0.3 mi$6.10regular · 3 days ago
- 14Shell9090 Dallas St, La Mesa · 2.1 mi$6.10regular · 3 days ago
- 15Sinclair Gas Station3810 Massachusetts Ave, La Mesa · 1.9 mi$6.10regular · 3 days ago
- 16SC Fuels145 Vernon Way, El Cajon · 4.6 mi$6.16regular · 2 days ago
- 17Chevron6301 Del Cerro Blvd, San Diego · 2.5 mi$6.20regular · 2 days ago
- 18Chevron5322 Jackson Dr, La Mesa · 0.7 mi$6.30regular · 2 days ago
- 19Shell7594 University Ave, La Mesa · 0.8 mi$6.30regular · 3 days ago
- 20ARCO6301 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego · 2.3 mi$6.40regular · 2 days ago
- 21Shell5151 70th St, La Mesa · 1.4 mi$6.40regular · 3 days ago
- 22ARCO5111 College Ave, San Diego · 2.7 mi$6.50regular · 2 days ago
- 23Shell5302 Lake Murray Blvd, La Mesa · 1.4 mi$6.60regular · 3 days ago
- 24Shell515 Magnolia Ave, El Cajon · 4.2 mi$6.80regular · 2 days ago
Gas price map
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Cheapest diesel in La Mesa
- Quick Trip Inc DBA Highway Fuel596 N Mollison Ave #102, El Cajon · 4.8 mi$7.80
- Super Star6085 Lake Murray Blvd, La Mesa · 1.5 mi$7.80
- SMP5261 Baltimore Dr, La Mesa · 0.5 mi$8.00
- La Mesa Chevron8200 University Ave, La Mesa · 0.1 mi$8.00
- Chevron696 N Mollison Ave, El Cajon · 4.9 mi$8.00
Average diesel: $8.18 at 14 stations.
Cheapest premium in La Mesa
- Costco Gas Station8125 Fletcher Pkwy, La Mesa · 0.5 mi$6.00
- SMP5261 Baltimore Dr, La Mesa · 0.5 mi$6.00
- Food 4 Less Fuel Center5951 University Ave, San Diego · 2.9 mi$6.20
- Super Star6085 Lake Murray Blvd, La Mesa · 1.5 mi$6.20
- Quick Trip Inc DBA Highway Fuel596 N Mollison Ave #102, El Cajon · 4.8 mi$6.29
Average premium: $6.52 at 19 stations.
Cheapest midgrade in La Mesa
- SMP5261 Baltimore Dr, La Mesa · 0.5 mi$5.90
- Super Star6085 Lake Murray Blvd, La Mesa · 1.5 mi$6.00
- Quick Trip Inc DBA Highway Fuel596 N Mollison Ave #102, El Cajon · 4.8 mi$6.09
- ARCO404 E Chase Ave, El Cajon · 3.9 mi$6.10
- La Mesa Chevron8200 University Ave, La Mesa · 0.1 mi$6.20
Average midgrade: $6.31 at 13 stations.
Gas prices by brand in La Mesa
| Brand | Stations | Average regular | Cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costco | 1 | $5.60 | $5.60 8125 Fletcher Pkwy, La Mesa |
| Sinclair | 1 | $6.10 | $6.10 3810 Massachusetts Ave, La Mesa |
| ARCO | 6 | $6.15 | $5.88 404 E Chase Ave, El Cajon |
| Chevron | 4 | $6.17 | $6.10 8200 University Ave, La Mesa |
| Shell | 7 | $6.34 | $6.10 9600 Murray Dr, La Mesa |
Reported prices from Google Maps for stations within ten miles of La Mesa. 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 La Mesa
- 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 La Mesa and our commute page.
Questions
Where are the lowest reported gas prices near La Mesa?
Costco Gas Station at 8125 Fletcher Pkwy, La Mesa had regular for $5.60 a gallon, reported 1 day ago: the lowest of 24 stations with reported regular prices within ten miles. This is not a citywide minimum or a live pump-price guarantee. Next were SMP ($5.70) and Food 4 Less Fuel Center ($5.70).
What is the average gas price in La Mesa?
Regular averages $6.12 a gallon across 24 stations, from $5.60 to $6.80. Midgrade averages $6.31. Premium averages $6.52. Diesel averages $8.18. The California weekly average for regular is $5.89.
Where is the cheapest diesel in La Mesa?
Quick Trip Inc DBA Highway Fuel at 596 N Mollison Ave #102, El Cajon, at $7.80 a gallon (updated 2 days ago).
Which gas station brand is cheapest in La Mesa?
Costco, averaging $5.60 for regular at 1 station, compared with $6.34 at Shell.
How often are La Mesa 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 La Mesa?
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 La Mesa 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 La Mesa.
Why is the price at my La Mesa 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.