Gas prices increase in San Luis Obispo County, find lowest costs
CalCoastNews
August 23, 2026
If you've filled up recently, you've probably felt that familiar sting at the pump. Gas prices in San Luis Obispo County ticked up another three cents last week, landing the average at $5.86 a gallon, according to AAA. That's a tough pill to swallow, especially when our neighbors in Santa Barbara County are paying about 20 cents less. The ongoing instability in the Strait of Hormuz is keeping global oil markets on edge, and we're feeling it right here on the Central Coast.
For those of us who commute up and down Highway 101 or just need to run errands around town, these price swings hit close to home. It's worth shopping around—some local stations are still under the county average. And if you're planning a road trip for the holiday weekend, you might want to budget a little extra. CalCoastNews has been tracking these numbers, and we'll keep an eye out for any relief at the pump. Until then, maybe we can carpool to the farmers market?
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