Gas prices in Bakersfield
Daily metro average from AAA (2026-09-11), per gallon including taxes, for the Bakersfield area of California.
Bakersfield runs $0.18 a gallon above the California average of $5.68. It is the 11 cheapest of 31 California metros AAA tracks.
Nearest California metros on price
The metros immediately either side of Bakersfield in California, so you can see whether paying $5.86 here is normal or not.
| Metro | Regular | vs Bakersfield |
|---|---|---|
| Merced | $5.79 | −$0.06 |
| Yolo | $5.83 | −$0.03 |
| San Bernardino | $5.85 | −$0.01 |
| Riverside | $5.85 | −$0.00 |
| Bakersfield | $5.86 | — |
| Vallejo-Fairfield | $5.88 | +$0.02 |
| Visalia-Tulare-Porterville | $5.88 | +$0.02 |
| Hanford-Corcoran | $5.88 | +$0.02 |
| Ventura | $5.88 | +$0.02 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much is gas in Bakersfield right now?
Regular gasoline averages $5.86 per gallon across Bakersfield today (AAA metro average, 2026-09-11). Midgrade is $6.08, premium $6.30 and diesel $7.81.
Is gas cheaper in Bakersfield than the rest of California?
No — Bakersfield runs $0.18 a gallon above the California average of $5.68.
Where does Bakersfield rank in California?
Bakersfield is the 11th cheapest of 31 California metros AAA tracks.
Are gas prices in Bakersfield higher than a year ago?
Yes — regular is 28.5% higher than this time last year ($4.56/gal then, $5.86 now).