Gas prices in California today
The latest reported regular gas average in California is $6.03 per gallon, with diesel at $8.46/gal. Prices include taxes. Compare fuel grades, recent changes and local metro averages below; individual pump prices vary.
California gas price trends
Regular, AAA daily state averages, as of 2026-10-24
A 15-US-gallon fill of regular gasoline in California costs about $90.50 at the state average reported on 2026-10-24, $2.37 less than on 2026-10-17.
The comparison holds the amount of fuel constant, so it shows what the price change means for your bill. For a road trip, use the averages to set a budget and check actual pump prices before choosing a stop.
- vs yesterday
- down California regular 0.4%
- $6.06 on 2026-10-23 → $6.03
- $0.39 less per 15-gallon fill
- vs a week ago
- down California regular 2.6%
- $6.19 on 2026-10-17 → $6.03
- $2.37 less per 15-gallon fill
- vs a month ago
- down California regular 3.3%
- $6.24 → $6.03
- $3.04 less per 15-gallon fill
- vs a year ago
- up California regular 31.3%
- $4.60 → $6.03
- $21.56 more per 15-gallon fill
Cost for 15 US gallons of regular gasoline · USD
- Reported 2026-10-24
- USD 90.50
- Week ago (2026-10-17)
- USD 92.87
- Month ago
- USD 93.54
- Year ago
- USD 68.94
FuelWide calculation: each AAA regular state average × the selected US gallons, rounded to cents. Observations as of 2026-10-24; month-ago and year-ago are AAA's comparison labels. Station prices vary.
Check the AAA source for California · Citation and calculation for reporters
| Period | regular | midgrade | premium | diesel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reported 2026-10-24 | $6.03 | $6.27 | $6.46 | $8.46 |
| Yesterday (2026-10-23) | $6.06 | $6.29 | $6.49 | $8.48 |
| Week ago (2026-10-17) | $6.19 | $6.43 | $6.62 | $8.51 |
| Month ago | $6.24 | $6.46 | $6.65 | $8.44 |
| Year ago | $4.60 | $4.84 | $5.02 | $5.12 |
California gas price history since 2000 — every week, charted →
California diesel prices
Diesel averages $8.46 per gallon in California, according to AAA on 2026-10-24. That is $2.12/gal above the unweighted mean of AAA’s 51 diesel averages for states and DC. A 30-gallon fill costs about $253.86.
California diesel prices by city, with the weekly and yearly change and the diesel tax →
Lowest reported metro diesel averages in California
AAA metro averages as of 2026-10-24. Area averages, not individual station prices. Compare all local areas →
Gas stations in California
Stations color-coded by brand — the panel ranks the providers and you can filter to one brand. Move the map anywhere in California and press “Search this area”.
Locations onlyNo public station-price feed exists here, so pins show locations, brands and directions only. Prices on this page are area averages. Locations come from OpenStreetMap, a volunteer-edited map, so a new or rebranded station can be missing until someone updates it.
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a gallon more for premium than regular in California. How that compares with every other state, and whether your car needs it.
- Latest EIA weekly price $6.03/gal (week of 2026-10-19) is 1.7% below its 4-week average
- Sits at 91% of the 52-week range ($3.98–$6.23/gal)
- Regular
- Diesel
Show the data as a table
How California moved against every other state this week →
California gas price history since 2000, with yearly averages →
Where gas is cheapest in California: prices by metro area
AAA reports separate daily averages for 31 California metros — $0.41 a gallon between the cheapest and the dearest.
- 1Yuba City$5.81
- 2El Centro$5.82
- 3Modesto$5.86
- 4Stockton & Lodi$5.87
- 5Chico & Paradise$5.87
- 6Redding$5.87
- 7Riverside$5.90
- 8Visalia, Tulare & Porterville$5.93
- 9Yolo$5.94
- 10Vallejo & Fairfield$5.94
- 11San Bernardino$5.94
- 12San Jose$5.97
- 13Sacramento$5.98
- 14Fresno$5.99
- 15Madera & Chowchilla$5.99
- 16Orange County$6.00
- 17Hanford & Corcoran$6.00
- 18San Rafael$6.00
- 19Merced$6.02
- 20Ventura$6.05
- 21Napa$6.05
- 22Oakland$6.06
- 23San Francisco$6.08
- 24Santa Cruz & Watsonville$6.09
- 25Santa Barbara, Santa Maria & Lompoc$6.10
- 26Los Angeles & Long Beach$6.11
- 27San Diego$6.11
- 28Salinas$6.16
- 29Bakersfield$6.17
- 30Santa Rosa$6.17
- 31San Luis Obispo, Atascadero & Paso Robles$6.22
AAA metro averages · 2026-10-24
What a tank costs in California, and how much of it is tax
- Compact — 12 gal$72.40
- Sedan / crossover — 15 gal$90.50
- SUV — 20 gal$120.66
- Full-size pickup — 26 gal$156.86
Tax is 18% of the pump price in California. Pre-tax figure is an estimate — state rates as of 2026-01-01.
California compared with neighbouring states
Where the line is worth crossing, and where it is not — each comparison shows how much of the gap is tax rather than the fuel itself.
- North Carolina$3.51
- Georgia$3.67
- Texas$3.73
- Louisiana$3.80
- South Carolina$3.80
- Alabama$3.83
- Tennessee$3.83
- Mississippi$3.85
- Arkansas$3.85
- Delaware$3.92
- Missouri$3.94
- Oklahoma$3.94
- Kansas$3.95
- Maryland$3.99
- Indiana$4.02
- Kentucky$4.05
- Virginia$4.06
- North Dakota$4.12
- Florida$4.13
- Rhode Island$4.15
- New Jersey$4.18
- Iowa$4.20
- Minnesota$4.21
- West Virginia$4.21
- New Hampshire$4.22
- Massachusetts$4.23
- South Dakota$4.23
- New Mexico$4.24
- Connecticut$4.31
- Maine$4.31
- Nebraska$4.33
- Vermont$4.36
- District of Columbia$4.36
- New York$4.39
- Colorado$4.41
- Montana$4.41
- Wyoming$4.42
- Ohio$4.42
- Pennsylvania$4.45
- Arizona$4.52
- Wisconsin$4.52
- Utah$4.68
- Idaho$4.70
- Michigan$4.84
- Alaska$4.87
- Oregon$4.88
- Illinois$4.90
- Nevada$5.30
- Washington$5.31
- Hawaii$5.66
- California$6.03
The answer, in full — and where it comes from
As of 24 October 2026, regular gasoline in California averages $6.03/gal, the state average. Source: Daily fuel gauge report, AAA (a third-party aggregator, published daily). Retrieved by FuelWide on 24 October 2026.
Midgrade gasoline in California averages $6.27/gal. Premium gasoline in California averages $6.46/gal. Diesel in California averages $8.46/gal.
- Price:
- $6.03/gal
- Fuel:
- Regular gasoline
- Price basis:
- State average
- Applies to:
- California (state level)
- Measured:
- 2026-10-24
- Retrieved:
- 2026-10-24
- Source:
- AAA — a third-party aggregator
Daily fuel gauge report · State and metro averages: AAA · How we measure this
Tools for drivers in California
Frequently asked questions
How much is gas in California right now?
Regular gasoline in California averages $6.03 per gallon today (AAA daily state average). Midgrade is $6.27, premium $6.46 and diesel $8.46.
Is gas in California expensive compared to other states?
California ranks 51 of 51 states from cheapest to most expensive for regular gas this week.
Is gas in California above or below the US average?
Regular in California is 39.7% above the unweighted mean of AAA's 51 state averages ($4.32/gal), measured on 2026-10-24. The EIA publishes a separate, volume-weighted national average weekly; the two are different measurements and will not match.
How much is diesel in California today?
Diesel averages $8.46 a gallon in California today (AAA daily state average), down 0.5% on a week earlier. A 30-gallon pickup fill costs about $253.86.
How have gas prices in California changed recently?
Regular gas in California is down 2.6% on a week ago, down 3.3% on a month ago, up 31.3% on a year ago, according to AAA's daily state averages.
Where is gas cheapest in California?
Among the 31 California metro areas AAA reports, Yuba City is cheapest at $5.81 a gallon for regular and San Luis Obispo, Atascadero & Paso Robles dearest at $6.22. These are area averages; individual stations vary.
How much tax is on a gallon of diesel in California?
$1.33 a gallon — $0.24 federal plus $1.09 in California state taxes and fees, the 1 highest of 51 states. That is about 16% of today's pump price of $8.46. Rates as of 2026-01-01.
How much tax is on a gallon of gas in California?
$1.08 a gallon — $0.18 federal plus $0.90 in California state taxes and fees, the 1 highest of 51 states. That is about 18% of the pump price. Rates as of 2026-01-01.
How much does it cost to fill up in California?
At today's average of $6.03 a gallon, a 15-gallon sedan tank costs $90.50 to fill from empty, and a 26-gallon full-size pickup $156.86.
Why this price is what it is
- Why Is Gas So Expensive in California? The Full 2026 BreakdownCalifornia averages $6.03/gal — 72% more than North Carolina at $3.51. Taxes, the CARB blend, refinery isolation and climate fees, with today's AAA figures.
- Fuel Taxes Explained: What You Really Pay Per GallonA big slice of every gallon is tax — but how much, and where does it go? A clear guide to federal, state and European fuel taxes.
- Premium vs. Regular Gas: Is Premium Actually Worth It?Premium costs more per gallon — but does it help your car? Here's when premium is worth it, when it's wasted money, and what octane really does.