Where is the Cheapest Gas Around Clayton?

The summer decline in gasoline prices may be nearing an end.

Officials at the California State Automobile Association say prices at the pumps have started to inch back up over the past week in most of the state.

Prices stabilized in the East Bay, but CSAA officials say motorists should prepare for an increase over the rest of the summer.

“There has been huge volatility with crude oil prices recently, which is reflected in the gas prices that consumers are seeing at the pump,” said AAA Northern California spokesperson Matt Skryja. “This recent jump in pump prices across many parts of Northern California comes as demand for gasoline rose over the last week. Prior to that, demand had dropped the last two weeks in June.”

The average price nationwide for a gallon of unleaded regular is $3.64, according to a CSAA tracking site. That's an increase of 8 cents from last week but a decrease of 7 cents from a month ago.

In California, the average price for regular unleaded is $3.78, the same as last week. It's still 16 cents less than in mid-June.

In the East Bay, the average pump price is $3.77, also the same as a week ago. It's 15 cents cheaper than a month ago.

Around Clayton, the cheapest stations for unleaded gasoline according to GasBuddy.com are:

Arco — 2490 Monument Boulevard and Detroit Avenue — $3.59

Arco — 3400 Willow Pass Road and Farm Bureau Road — $3.59

World — 2211 Monument Bloulevardd and Erickson Road — $3.65

One of the most expensive stations in the area is the one closest to Clayton — the Shell at Clayton Road and Kirker Pass Road — where unleaded gas is $3.65.