Stanislaus County is one of California’s 10 cheapest for gas. See current prices
Drivers across California are paying some of the highest gas prices in the nation.
Gas prices have climbed to their highest U.S. averages in four years, according to AAA.
“The national average for a gallon of regular gasoline went up 8 cents since last week to $4.16,” the automobile association said in a Thursday, April 9, news release. “The last time the national average reached that price was in early August of 2022.”
However, there’s a bit of relief for Stanislaus County drivers.
The Modesto area ranks among the 10 cheapest areas in the state to fill up, according to AAA.
Here’s what drivers can expect to pay — and where to find the cheapest gas stations:
What are current gas prices in Stanislaus County?
In Stanislaus County, gas prices remain high but are still lower than in many other parts of the state.
As of Friday, the average price for a gallon of regular gas was about $5.72, according to AAA. Statewide, the average was about $5.92 — making California the most expensive state in the country for fuel.
Gas prices in the Modesto area rose about 4 cents over the past week and are roughly 60 cents higher than a month ago, when drivers were paying around $5.15 per gallon.
Around this time in 2025, the average price in Stanislaus County was about $4.85 per gallon.
Diesel prices have climbed even higher, reaching $7.63 per gallon on Friday, April 10 — the highest recorded in the county.
For comparison, the region’s record for regular gas was set in June 2022, when prices averaged $6.31 per gallon.
How do Stanislaus County gas prices compare to other areas?
Despite the recent increases, drivers in Stanislaus County are still paying less than the statewide average of $5.92, according to AAA.
The Modesto area ranks among the 10 cheapest metropolitan areas in California to fill up.
According to AAA, these 10 counties had the cheapest gas prices as of Friday, with average costs ranging from $5.55 to $5.76 a gallon:
- Sutter County — $5.55 per gallon
- Yuba County — $5.59
- Tehama County — $5.59
- Imperial County — $5.64
- Kings County — $5.66
- Tuolumne County — $5.71
- Stanislaus County — $5.72
- San Joaquin County — $5.73
- Shasta County — $5.73
- Butte County — $5.75
Where to find cheapest gas prices in Stanislaus County
GasBuddy is a price-tracking website designed to help motorists find the cheapest gas prices in their areas.
As of Friday, April 10, some Stanislaus County gas stations were offering prices below the local average of $5.72.
According to the price-tracking site GasBuddy, these were 10 of the cheapest gas stations in Stanislaus County based on the cash price for a gallon of regular gasoline:
- Kwik Serv, 1700 Yosemite Blvd., Modesto — $5.15
- Bonfare Market, 145 North Santa Cruz Ave., Modesto — $5.16
- Sinclair, 2716 Coffee Road, Modesto — $5.17
- Costco, 3801 Pelandale Ave., Modesto — $5.19
- Diamond Gas & Mart, 3401 Yosemite Blvd., Modesto — $5.19
- Costco, 1907 Claribel Road, Riverbank — $5.19
- ARCO, 2600 Coffee Road, Modesto — $5.19
- Marathon, 1606 Sisk Road, Modesto — $5.19
- Quik Stop, 630 East F St., Oakdale — $5.25
- ARCO, 2345 Sperry Ave., Patterson — $5.29
What is causing gas prices to rise in Stanislaus County?
Gas prices in California — including Stanislaus County — have been steadily rising over the past month or so, driven in part by the war in Iran.
Even though the United States does not import oil directly from Iran, the conflict can still disrupt global supply, AAA spokesperson Doug Johnson previously told The Sacramento Bee.
“Crude oil prices remain high, even as they’ve fluctuated in recent days following the announcement of a two-week ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran,” AAA said.
As of Friday, April 10, crude oil prices were hovering around $94 per barrel, according to Business Insider.
While much of the recent spike in gas prices is tied to tensions in the Middle East, Johnson said, other seasonal factors — including California’s switch to more expensive summer-blend gasoline and refinery shutdowns — are also affecting costs.
