Cheapest Gas in La Jolla: $4.28 Per Gallon

Looking for cheap gas in La Jolla? Keep driving. Better yet, don't even leave your driveway. The cheapest price per gallon is $4.28 for regular at Encon on Torrey Pines Road and La Jolla Shores Drive.

Prices in the 92037 are well above the San Diego average of $4.178 and well above the national average of $3.788. Average gas prices for San Diego and the nation were provided by GasBuddy.com. The most expensive gas in La Jolla was $4.95 for a gallon on premium at the 76 station on Pearl—that is, if you pay with credit.

1. Encon, 2204 Torrey Pines Rd.: The price for a gallon of regular was $4.28, $4.42 for unleaded plus, $4.52 for premium, and $4.50 for a gallon of diesel. This station is the least expensive.
2. , 7475 La Jolla Blvd.: While this station is under construction, it is still open. The price per gallon of regular unleaded is $4.32, $4.50 for unleaded plus, $4.60 for premium, and $4.54 for diesel.
3. , 3232 La Jolla Village Dr.: Prices were $4.40 for unleaded, $4.50 for unleaded plus, $4.60 for premium and $4.60 for diesel.
4. , 801 Pearl St.: Prices at the 76 vary depending on payment type. The cost per gallon was $4.40 for unleaded, $4.70 for unleaded plus, $4.90 for premium and $4.70 for diesel if you pay cash. If you pay with credit, the price per gallon is $0.05 to $0.20 more per gallon. Credit card price for a gallon of unleaded is $4.60 for regular, $4.90 for unleaded plus, $4.95 for premium and $4.90 for diesel.

Gas stations are ranked by the price per gallon of unleaded on April 12.