The Cheapest Gas Prices in the Los Angeles Area

Lately, many southern California motorists have found themselves driving less, instead favoring alternate forms of transportation like public transportation, carpooling and bicycling.

But if driving less or riding the subway just isn't in the cards, consider taking a trip to one of several gas stations in the Los Angeles area, as they're offering some of the best deals in town when it comes to price per gallon of regular grade.

A check of gas prices in and around Los Angeles revealed that the best gas prices can be found just outside the city, while some of the highest prices were located in Hollywood, Northridge and downtown Los Angeles.

The best prices can be found at one of the following gas stations located just outside the L.A. City Limits:

* $3.97 per gallon at Garo Gas Station - Located at 960 East Washington Boulevard and North Mentor Avenue in Pasadena, CA.

* $3.99 per gallon at Fastop Gas Station - Located at 1010 East Washington Boulevard and North Catalina Avenue in Pasadena, CA.

* $4.09 per gallon at ARCO Gas Station- Located at 9522 Firestone Boulevard and Pangborn Avenue in Downey, CA.

*$4.09 per gallon at ARCO Gas Station - Located at 1501 Washington Boulevard and Maple Avenue in Montebello, CA.

*$4.11 per gallon at ARCO Gas Station - Located at 4895 Bellflower Boulevard and Del Amo Boulevard in Long Beach, CA.

For drivers who would rather stay in the city, visit on of the following locations in the city for some of the best gas prices in L.A.:

* $4.17 per gallon at United Gas Station - Located at 811 East Washington Boulevard in Los Angeles, CA.

* $4.23 per gallon at Valero Gas Station - Located at 3130 North Broadway in Lost Angeles, CA.

* $4.23 per gallon at Chevron Gas Station - Located at 591 North Vermont Avenue in Los Angeles, CA.

* $4.23 per gallon at Chevron Gas Station- Located at 3325 West 6th Street in Los Angeles, CA.

* $4.25 per gallon at 76 Gas Station - Located at 1171 South Soto Street in Los Angeles, CA.

Nationally, the average price for a gallon of unleaded gasoline is at $3.95, though southern California residents tend to pay a bit more on average due to the region's higher cost of living.

The consistent rise in gas prices has many consumers cringing, especially when one compares today's average of nearly $4.00 per gallon to the average cost per gallon in 2002, which hovered just over $1.00 gallon for unleaded grade.

Gas and oil prices are constantly fluctuating. To find the latest update on the best gas prices in the Los Angeles area and beyond, or to learn more about how to get better mileage, the most fuel efficient hybrid vehicles, local traffic reports and more, visit MSN Autos at autos.msn.com.