When is the best time to fill up gas in Los Angeles?
Fill up gas in your 2020 Porsche 911 on Monday or Tuesday mornings. Prices drop early in the week after weekend highs. Cool morning air makes premium fuel denser. You pump more gas for the same money.
Why Monday and Tuesday Mornings Work Best
Gas stations in Los Angeles raise prices on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Drivers fill up for trips and errands. Demand pushes premium gas costs up by 10 to 20 cents per gallon. Mondays and Tuesdays offer the lowest prices. Stations cut rates to match lower demand.
In the 90210 area near Beverly Hills, you find premium gas under $4.50 per gallon on these days. Check GasBuddy for real-time deals. Your Porsche 911 needs premium 91-octane or higher. These days save the most on high-cost fuel.
Time of Day Matters: Go Early
Fuel sits cooler overnight in underground tanks. Heat makes gas expand. You get less fuel per gallon in hot afternoons. Mornings give about 1% more gas. For your 17.6-gallon Porsche tank, that means $0.15 extra savings per fill at $4.50 per gallon.
LA mornings stay mild. Fill before 9 AM to beat crowds and rush hour. Late nights work too. Mornings win because stations post fresh low prices then.
LA Gas Price Trends
Prices climb mid-week and peak on weekends. Porsche owners in 90210 save big by watching local stations.
| Day | Avg Premium Price (90210) | Savings vs Weekend |
|---|---|---|
| Mon/Tue | $4.40/gal | 15 cents |
| Wed/Thu | $4.50/gal | 5 cents |
| Fri-Sun | $4.60/gal | 0 cents |
Winter months like February cut prices 20 to 30 cents below summer peaks. Skip holidays. Costs jump 30 to 50 cents then.
Action Steps to Save on Gas
- Fill when your tank hits one-quarter full. Cut extra trips and evaporation.
- Pump at low speed. Keep fuel vapors in the tank.
- Top off to full each time. Fewer stops mean less idling in your 911.
- Use rewards apps. Grab 5 to 10 cents off per gallon.
- Join loyalty programs at premium stations like Shell or Chevron.
How Much You Save
Your 2020 Porsche 911 tank holds 17.6 gallons. At $4.60 on weekends, one fill costs $81. Tuesday morning at $4.45 saves $2.64 per fill. Fill twice a month: $63 yearly. Add morning density bonus and tips. Many Porsche drivers save $150 to $250 a year.
Sidekick tracks fuel costs on your LA drives and shows total ownership expenses with gas trends.