Inyokern readers comparing regional fuel stops can consult a new Searles Valley News report, while checking their own current local prices before choosing where to fill up.
Searles Valley News reports that a Kwik Serv sign on Trona Road was observed on October 17, 2026, showing regular gasoline at $5.69 per gallon for cash and $5.79 for card payments.
What is—and is not—confirmed
The original report relays residents’ observations that the price appeared lower than what they were used to seeing in Ridgecrest. A same-day comparison of nearby stations has not been independently completed. The report does not verify the lowest price in the region.
Residents also raised the possibility of additional motorists coming into the valley. No resulting influx, queue or shortage has been established.
Compare the whole trip
Check the current price for the same fuel grade and payment method, and include fuel used to reach the station and return. The reported 10-cent cash/card difference is a comparison within Kwik Serv, not a verified saving over another town.
Read the full Searles Valley News report and its linked Instagram post →
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Source: Searles Valley News, based on observations supplied for October 17, 2026. This regional brief attributes the original reporting; it is not a separate on-site price check. Prices may change.
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