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Bay Area Gas Station Owner Keeping Fuel Prices Low As Statewide Average Goes Up

The lower gas prices are Marin's worst-kept secret, and the owner said his customers are the reason why his prices are so low.

(CBS San Francisco)

September 28, 2023

If a tank of gas seems to be getting more expensive, it's not just your imagination. Prices have gone up 10 cents in a week, more than 60 cents in the last month.

Find out what's happening in San Franciscofor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Industry experts said it's due to supply cuts and some Southern California refineries being offline. The statewide average sits at $5.89 a gallon, but at an Arco station in Mill Valley, the price for regular unleaded is $5.59 a gallon.

The lower prices at the gas station are Marin's worst-kept secret, and the owner said his customers are the reason why his prices are so low.

Find out what's happening in San Franciscofor free with the latest updates from Patch.

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