Gas prices in Merced
Daily metro average from AAA (2026-07-28), per gallon including taxes, for the Merced area of California.
Merced runs $0.21 a gallon above the California average of $5.35. It is the 11 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 $5.56 here is normal or not.
| Metro | Regular | vs Merced |
|---|---|---|
| Stockton-Lodi | $5.49 | −$0.07 |
| Vallejo-Fairfield | $5.50 | −$0.06 |
| Visalia-Tulare-Porterville | $5.52 | −$0.04 |
| Yolo | $5.54 | −$0.02 |
| Merced | $5.56 | — |
| Fresno | $5.56 | +$0.00 |
| Riverside | $5.59 | +$0.03 |
| San Bernardino | $5.59 | +$0.03 |
| Sacramento | $5.60 | +$0.04 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much is gas in Merced right now?
Regular gasoline averages $5.56 per gallon across Merced today (AAA metro average, 2026-07-28). Midgrade is $5.85, premium $6.07 and diesel $7.02.
Is gas cheaper in Merced than the rest of California?
No — Merced runs $0.21 a gallon above the California average of $5.35.
Where does Merced rank in California?
Merced is the 11th cheapest of 31 California metros AAA tracks.
Are gas prices in Merced higher than a year ago?
Yes — regular is 28.8% higher than this time last year ($4.32/gal then, $5.56 now).