# LA gas station slashes fuel prices to $4.99

> Stars & Stripes offers $4.99 gas in LA amid record diesel costs.
- Title: LA gas station slashes fuel prices to $4.99 · California Post
- Summary: Stars & Stripes offers $4.99 gas in LA amid record diesel costs. Stars & Stripes gas station in Los Angeles provides $4.99 regular gas, undercutting county…
- Keywords: stars and stripes, los angeles, regular gas, diesel prices, california, aaa, news, entertainment, gas, station, slashes, fuel
- Source: California Post — https://nypost.com/2026/09/16/lifestyle/patriotic-la-gas-station-draws-lines-with-stunning-fuel-price-chop
- Published: 2026-09-16T16:39:54+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: stars and stripes, los angeles, regular gas, diesel prices, california, aaa, news, entertainment
## Stars & Stripes opens
A new Los Angeles gas station offers regular gas for $4.99 per gallon.
## Price undercut
Regular gas at $4.99 is below Los Angeles County's $6.09 average.
## Owner explains
Calvin Kalasho says the chain aims to help customers, not overcharge.
## Price rises
Gas prices at the station increased to $5.29 for regular by Wednesday.
## Diesel record
California diesel prices hit $9.99, the highest ever recorded.
## Economist warns
Diesel price spikes could raise inflation and hurt holiday spending.
## Key takeaway

Stars & Stripes gas station in Los Angeles provides $4.99 regular gas, undercutting county average while diesel prices hit record highs.