Station prices
Gas prices in Palo Alto
Reported prices at 18 nearby stations, lowest first. Compare regular, midgrade, premium and diesel; check each report’s date before you drive.
Lowest reported gas prices near Palo Alto
Poppy Market, 603 Old San Francisco Rd, Sunnyvale: $5.40 for regular, 46¢ under the 18-station average of $5.86. This regular price was reported 1 day ago; confirm at the pump.
- Cheapest regular$5.40Poppy Market, 603 Old San Francisco Rd, Sunnyvale
- Average regular$5.8618 stations · California weekly average $5.89
- Highest regular$6.10Shell, 201 La Cuesta Dr, Portola Valley
- Cheapest diesel$8.40Rotten Robbie, 310 N Whisman Rd, Mountain View
- Cheapest premium$5.98Diamond Gas, 789 E Evelyn Ave, Mountain View
- Cheapest midgrade$5.70Poppy Market, 603 Old San Francisco Rd, Sunnyvale
Filling a 15-gallon tank at the cheapest station instead of the most expensive saves about $10.50 (70¢ a gallon).
The cheapest regular here is 49¢ below the California weekly average of $5.89; the local station average is 2¢ lower.
- 1Poppy Market603 Old San Francisco Rd, Sunnyvale · 7.6 mi$5.40regular · 1 day ago
- 2Diamond Gas789 E Evelyn Ave, Mountain View · 5.6 mi$5.58regular · 2 days ago
- 3Chevron296 Fair Oaks Ave, Sunnyvale · 7.4 mi$5.66regular · 2 days ago
- 4Rotten Robbie310 N Whisman Rd, Mountain View · 4.8 mi$5.70regular · 2 days ago
- 5Shell110 N Rengstorff Ave, Mountain View · 2.8 mi$5.90regular · 2 days ago
- 6Shell1161 Embarcadero Rd, Palo Alto · 1.4 mi$5.90regular · 2 days ago
- 7Shell495 El Camino Real, Menlo Park · 2.6 mi$5.90regular · 2 days ago
- 8Chevron808 N Shoreline Blvd, Mountain View · 3.6 mi$5.90regular · 2 days ago
- 9Chevron1399 Willow Rd, Menlo Park · 3.5 mi$5.90regular · 2 days ago
- 10ARCO699 San Antonio Rd, Palo Alto · 2.1 mi$5.90regular · 2 days ago
- 11ARCO988 N San Antonio Rd, Los Altos · 2.4 mi$5.90regular · 2 days ago
- 12ARCO790 N Shoreline Blvd, Mountain View · 3.7 mi$5.90regular · 2 days ago
- 13ARCO840 San Antonio Rd, Palo Alto · 2.1 mi$5.92regular · 2 days ago
- 14Valero of Palo Alto1963 El Camino Real, Palo Alto · 0.6 mi$5.98regular · 3 days ago
- 15Shell2200 El Camino Real, Palo Alto · 0.6 mi$6.00regular · 2 days ago
- 16Chevron2950 Woodside Rd, Woodside · 6.2 mi$6.00regular · 2 days ago
- 17Chevron401 Main St, Los Altos · 3.7 mi$6.00regular · 2 days ago
- 18Shell201 La Cuesta Dr, Portola Valley · 3.5 mi$6.10regular · 2 days ago
Gas price map
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Cheapest diesel in Palo Alto
- Rotten Robbie310 N Whisman Rd, Mountain View · 4.8 mi$8.40
- Shell110 N Rengstorff Ave, Mountain View · 2.8 mi$8.50
- Shell1161 Embarcadero Rd, Palo Alto · 1.4 mi$8.50
- Chevron1399 Willow Rd, Menlo Park · 3.5 mi$8.80
- ARCO790 N Shoreline Blvd, Mountain View · 3.7 mi$8.80
Average diesel: $8.70 at 7 stations.
Cheapest premium in Palo Alto
- Diamond Gas789 E Evelyn Ave, Mountain View · 5.6 mi$5.98
- Poppy Market603 Old San Francisco Rd, Sunnyvale · 7.6 mi$6.00
- Chevron296 Fair Oaks Ave, Sunnyvale · 7.4 mi$6.06
- Rotten Robbie310 N Whisman Rd, Mountain View · 4.8 mi$6.10
- Shell110 N Rengstorff Ave, Mountain View · 2.8 mi$6.30
Average premium: $6.30 at 17 stations.
Cheapest midgrade in Palo Alto
- Poppy Market603 Old San Francisco Rd, Sunnyvale · 7.6 mi$5.70
- Diamond Gas789 E Evelyn Ave, Mountain View · 5.6 mi$5.78
- Chevron296 Fair Oaks Ave, Sunnyvale · 7.4 mi$5.86
- Rotten Robbie310 N Whisman Rd, Mountain View · 4.8 mi$5.90
- Shell110 N Rengstorff Ave, Mountain View · 2.8 mi$6.10
Average midgrade: $6.10 at 18 stations.
Gas prices by brand in Palo Alto
| Brand | Stations | Average regular | Cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chevron | 5 | $5.89 | $5.66 296 Fair Oaks Ave, Sunnyvale |
| ARCO | 4 | $5.91 | $5.90 699 San Antonio Rd, Palo Alto |
| Shell | 5 | $5.96 | $5.90 110 N Rengstorff Ave, Mountain View |
| Valero | 1 | $5.98 | $5.98 1963 El Camino Real, Palo Alto |
Reported prices from Google Maps for stations within ten miles of Palo Alto. 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 Palo Alto
- 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 Palo Alto and our commute page.
Questions
Where are the lowest reported gas prices near Palo Alto?
Poppy Market at 603 Old San Francisco Rd, Sunnyvale had regular for $5.40 a gallon, reported 1 day ago: the lowest of 18 stations with reported regular prices within ten miles. This is not a citywide minimum or a live pump-price guarantee. Next were Diamond Gas ($5.58) and Chevron ($5.66).
What is the average gas price in Palo Alto?
Regular averages $5.86 a gallon across 18 stations, from $5.40 to $6.10. Midgrade averages $6.10. Premium averages $6.30. Diesel averages $8.70. The California weekly average for regular is $5.89.
Where is the cheapest diesel in Palo Alto?
Rotten Robbie at 310 N Whisman Rd, Mountain View, at $8.40 a gallon (updated 2 days ago).
Which gas station brand is cheapest in Palo Alto?
Chevron, averaging $5.89 for regular at 5 stations, compared with $5.98 at Valero.
How often are Palo Alto 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 Palo Alto?
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 Palo Alto 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 Palo Alto.
Why is the price at my Palo Alto 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.