Gas prices in Oakland, CA
Gas prices in Oakland, CADaily metro average from AAA (2026-10-26), per gallon including taxes, for AAA’s Oakland metro area in California.
Oakland runs $0.01 a gallon above the California average of $6.03. It is the 22 cheapest of 31 California metros AAA tracks.
Nearest California metros on price
The metros immediately either side of Oakland in California, so you can see whether paying $6.04 here is normal or not.
| Metro | Regular | vs Oakland |
|---|---|---|
| Orange County, CA | $5.98 | −$0.07 |
| Ventura, CA | $6.02 | −$0.02 |
| Napa, CA | $6.02 | −$0.02 |
| Merced, CA | $6.02 | −$0.02 |
| Oakland, CA | $6.04 | — |
| Santa Cruz & Watsonville, CA | $6.07 | +$0.03 |
| San Francisco, CA | $6.08 | +$0.03 |
| Los Angeles & Long Beach, CA | $6.10 | +$0.05 |
| Santa Barbara, Santa Maria & Lompoc, CA | $6.10 | +$0.06 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much is gas in Oakland right now?
Regular gasoline averages $6.04 per gallon across Oakland, CA today (AAA metro average, 2026-10-26). Midgrade is $6.28, premium $6.50 and diesel $8.67.
Is gas cheaper in Oakland than the rest of California?
No — Oakland runs $0.01 a gallon above the California average of $6.03.
Where does Oakland rank in California?
Oakland is the 22th cheapest of 31 California metros AAA tracks.
Are gas prices in Oakland higher than a year ago?
Yes — regular is 31.4% higher than this time last year ($4.60/gal then, $6.04 now).