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Gas prices in Carmel-by-the-Sea
Reported prices at 7 nearby stations, lowest first. Compare regular, midgrade, premium and diesel; check each report’s date before you drive.
Lowest reported gas prices near Carmel-by-the-Sea
Chevron, 1 San Carlos St, Carmel: $6.00 for regular, 16¢ under the 7-station average of $6.16. This regular price was reported 14 hr ago; confirm at the pump.
- Cheapest regular$6.00Chevron, 1 San Carlos St, Carmel
- Average regular$6.167 stations · California weekly average $5.89
- Highest regular$6.4576, 1401 Munras Ave, Monterey
- Cheapest diesel$8.90Shell, 7 Carmel Center Pl, Carmel-By-The-Sea
- Cheapest premium$6.50Chevron, 1 San Carlos St, Carmel
- Cheapest midgrade$6.30Chevron, 1 San Carlos St, Carmel
Filling a 15-gallon tank at the cheapest station instead of the most expensive saves about $6.75 (45¢ a gallon).
The cheapest regular here is 11¢ above the California weekly average of $5.89; the local station average is 27¢ higher.
- 1Chevron1 San Carlos St, Carmel · 0.1 mi$6.00regular · 14 hr ago
- 2Shell7 Carmel Center Pl, Carmel-By-The-Sea · 1.5 mi$6.00regular · 15 hr ago
- 3Shell27800 Dorris Dr, CARMEL · 6.6 mi$6.01regular · 1 day ago
- 4Chevron351 Fremont St, Monterey · 3.3 mi$6.20regular · 14 hr ago
- 5Chevron3645 Rio Rd, Carmel · 1.4 mi$6.20regular · 19 hr ago
- 6LEMOS 76544 Carmel Rancho Blvd, Carmel-By-The-Sea · 1.3 mi$6.25regular · 1 day ago
- 7761401 Munras Ave, Monterey · 2.3 mi$6.45regular · 14 hr ago
Gas price map
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Cheapest diesel in Carmel-by-the-Sea
- Shell7 Carmel Center Pl, Carmel-By-The-Sea · 1.5 mi$8.90
- Shell27800 Dorris Dr, CARMEL · 6.6 mi$8.90
- LEMOS 76544 Carmel Rancho Blvd, Carmel-By-The-Sea · 1.3 mi$8.99
Average diesel: $8.93 at 3 stations.
Cheapest premium in Carmel-by-the-Sea
- Chevron1 San Carlos St, Carmel · 0.1 mi$6.50
- Shell7 Carmel Center Pl, Carmel-By-The-Sea · 1.5 mi$6.50
- Shell27800 Dorris Dr, CARMEL · 6.6 mi$6.50
- Chevron3645 Rio Rd, Carmel · 1.4 mi$6.60
- Chevron351 Fremont St, Monterey · 3.3 mi$6.70
Average premium: $6.61 at 6 stations.
Cheapest midgrade in Carmel-by-the-Sea
- Chevron1 San Carlos St, Carmel · 0.1 mi$6.30
- Shell7 Carmel Center Pl, Carmel-By-The-Sea · 1.5 mi$6.30
- Shell27800 Dorris Dr, CARMEL · 6.6 mi$6.30
- Chevron3645 Rio Rd, Carmel · 1.4 mi$6.40
- LEMOS 76544 Carmel Rancho Blvd, Carmel-By-The-Sea · 1.3 mi$6.45
Average midgrade: $6.40 at 6 stations.
Gas prices by brand in Carmel-by-the-Sea
| Brand | Stations | Average regular | Cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shell | 2 | $6.00 | $6.00 7 Carmel Center Pl, Carmel-By-The-Sea |
| Chevron | 3 | $6.13 | $6.00 1 San Carlos St, Carmel |
| 76 | 2 | $6.35 | $6.25 544 Carmel Rancho Blvd, Carmel-By-The-Sea |
Reported prices from Google Maps for stations within ten miles of Carmel-by-the-Sea. 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 Carmel-by-the-Sea
- 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 Carmel-by-the-Sea and our commute page.
Questions
Where are the lowest reported gas prices near Carmel-by-the-Sea?
Chevron at 1 San Carlos St, Carmel had regular for $6.00 a gallon, reported 14 hr ago: the lowest of 7 stations with reported regular prices within ten miles. This is not a citywide minimum or a live pump-price guarantee. Next were Shell ($6.00) and Shell ($6.01).
What is the average gas price in Carmel-by-the-Sea?
Regular averages $6.16 a gallon across 7 stations, from $6.00 to $6.45. Midgrade averages $6.40. Premium averages $6.61. Diesel averages $8.93. The California weekly average for regular is $5.89.
Where is the cheapest diesel in Carmel-by-the-Sea?
Shell at 7 Carmel Center Pl, Carmel-By-The-Sea, at $8.90 a gallon (updated 3 days ago).
Which gas station brand is cheapest in Carmel-by-the-Sea?
Shell, averaging $6.00 for regular at 2 stations, compared with $6.35 at 76.
How often are Carmel-by-the-Sea 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 Carmel-by-the-Sea?
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 Carmel-by-the-Sea 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 Carmel-by-the-Sea.
Why is the price at my Carmel-by-the-Sea 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.