Gas prices over $6 a gallon in SLO County, find lowest costs
CalCoastNews
September 6, 2026
If you filled up last week, you probably felt that sting at the pump. Average gas prices in San Luis Obispo County jumped 17 cents overnight, pushing the county average to $6.07 a gallon—the highest we've seen in a while. The surge is tied to unrest in the Middle East, and it's hitting just as many of us are planning last-minute road trips for Labor Day weekend.
It's a tough pill to swallow, especially when our neighbors in Santa Barbara County are paying about 20 cents less, averaging $5.87. For those of us commuting between North County and the coast, or just running errands around town, those extra dollars add up fast. CalCoastNews reports the spike is a direct result of global oil market jitters, not local refinery issues.
So before you head out, check apps like GasBuddy or AAA to find the lowest prices in the county—some stations are still hovering below the $6 mark. And if you're staying local this weekend, maybe carpool to the farmers market or beach. Every little bit helps when the pump's being this unfriendly.
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