Vancouver's Cheapest Gas? Look No Further Than 12th & Clark

By Troy Tyrell | WBN News Vancouver | June 26, 2025
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In a city where regular gas prices routinely hover near 157.9¢/L, one intersection continues to defy the trend, and local drivers are reaping the benefits.

Welcome to the Shell station at 1295 E 12th Ave & Clark Drive, where today’s crowd-sourced reports peg gas prices as low as 144.9¢/L, making it Vancouver’s most reliable low-cost fuel stop.

💬 Local Drivers Confirm: “It’s Always the Cheapest”

Vancouver Reddit users are crystal clear:

“The cheapest gas in the lower mainland 99% of the time is the Petro & Super Save on Clark and Broadway, plus the Shell down one block south.”
@LocalFuelHawk on r/vancouver

Others back it up with consistency:

“12th and Clark, I’m fairly sure. Never seen cheaper without heading to the valley.”
@BudgetBurner, June 2025⛽ Real Numbers: 12th & Clark Crushes Metro Averages

Based on GasTips.ca and Gas Wizard data, June 2025

📉 Why So Cheap?

The 12th & Clark corridor has become a price battleground. Here’s why:

• Three major stations, Shell, Super Save, and Petro‑Canada, sit within two blocks of each other.
• The constant competition keeps prices down.
• Frequent “premium sold at regular prices” glitches (during stock outages) add extra savings for savvy fuelers.

🕒 Best Time to Fill Up? After 7 PM

Insiders say prices often drop another 5–10¢ after 7:00 p.m., especially at Shell and Super Save:

“I always wait until after dinner to fill up at Clark & 12th. It’s almost guaranteed to be cheaper.”
@EveningSaver

📱 Fuel Up Smarter

To keep tabs on this hot spot:

• Use GasBuddy or Gas Wizard to track real-time rates.
• Set alerts specifically for Shell 1295 E 12th Ave.
• Avoid filling up during morning rush hours when prices peak.

💡 Bottom Line

For Vancouver drivers tired of paying sky-high pump prices, 12th & Clark is your best bet.
In a sea of inflation and carbon tax chatter, this little corner of East Van proves that smart fueling still exists.

🚗💨 Drive smart. Fuel cheap. Keep rolling, Vancouver.

By Troy Tyrell, Founder of Tsquared Personal Training
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