Gas prices are soaring – but one Los Angeles gas station is taking it to the extreme

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 4 min read 100% complete by Victoria Clayton in Los AngelesMarch 14, 2026 at 05:00 PM
Gas prices are soaring – but one Los Angeles gas station is taking it to the extreme

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A Chevron gas station in downtown Los Angeles, owned by Hawk II Environmental Group, is charging an exorbitant $8.31 per gallon for regular gas, significantly higher than the LA average of $5.37. The station, located on N Alameda Street, has been known for its high prices. While an attendant cited the downtown location as the reason, nearby stations sell gas for much less. Few customers are willing to pay the premium, with most driving away upon seeing the price. One customer who did purchase gas regretted not filling up elsewhere, paying a significant premium out of convenience. The station owner declined to comment, and a content creator filming the location was asked to leave the property.

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Los Angeles

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