Gas prices in El Centro, CA
Gas prices in El Centro, CADaily metro average from AAA (2026-10-26), per gallon including taxes, for AAA’s El Centro metro area in California.
El Centro is $0.21 a gallon cheaper than the California average of $6.03 — about $3.16 on a 15-gallon fill. It is the 2 cheapest of 31 California metros AAA tracks.
Nearest California metros on price
The metros immediately either side of El Centro in California, so you can see whether paying $5.82 here is normal or not.
| Metro | Regular | vs El Centro |
|---|---|---|
| Yuba City, CA | $5.80 | −$0.02 |
| El Centro, CA | $5.82 | — |
| Chico & Paradise, CA | $5.85 | +$0.03 |
| Modesto, CA | $5.85 | +$0.03 |
| Stockton & Lodi, CA | $5.87 | +$0.04 |
| Redding, CA | $5.87 | +$0.05 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much is gas in El Centro right now?
Regular gasoline averages $5.82 per gallon across El Centro, CA today (AAA metro average, 2026-10-26). Midgrade is $5.98, premium $6.24 and diesel $8.23.
Is gas cheaper in El Centro than the rest of California?
Yes — El Centro is $0.21 a gallon below the California average of $6.03. On a 15-gallon fill that is $3.16 saved.
Where does El Centro rank in California?
El Centro is the 2nd cheapest of 31 California metros AAA tracks.
Are gas prices in El Centro higher than a year ago?
Yes — regular is 31.7% higher than this time last year ($4.42/gal then, $5.82 now).