Gas prices in Merced, CA
Gas prices in Merced, CADaily metro average from AAA (2026-10-26), per gallon including taxes, for AAA’s Merced metro area in California.
Merced is $0.01 a gallon cheaper than the California average of $6.03 — about $0.10 on a 15-gallon fill. It is the 21 cheapest of 31 California metros AAA tracks.
Nearest California metros on price
The metros immediately either side of Merced in California, so you can see whether paying $6.02 here is normal or not.
| Metro | Regular | vs Merced |
|---|---|---|
| San Rafael, CA | $5.97 | −$0.05 |
| Orange County, CA | $5.98 | −$0.05 |
| Ventura, CA | $6.02 | −$0.00 |
| Napa, CA | $6.02 | −$0.00 |
| Merced, CA | $6.02 | — |
| Oakland, CA | $6.04 | +$0.02 |
| Santa Cruz & Watsonville, CA | $6.07 | +$0.04 |
| San Francisco, CA | $6.08 | +$0.05 |
| Los Angeles & Long Beach, CA | $6.10 | +$0.07 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much is gas in Merced right now?
Regular gasoline averages $6.02 per gallon across Merced, CA today (AAA metro average, 2026-10-26). Midgrade is $6.32, premium $6.57 and diesel $8.33.
Is gas cheaper in Merced than the rest of California?
Yes — Merced is $0.01 a gallon below the California average of $6.03. On a 15-gallon fill that is $0.10 saved.
Where does Merced rank in California?
Merced is the 21th cheapest of 31 California metros AAA tracks.
Are gas prices in Merced higher than a year ago?
Yes — regular is 33.1% higher than this time last year ($4.53/gal then, $6.02 now).