Gas prices in Oakland
Daily metro average from AAA (2026-09-11), per gallon including taxes, for the Oakland area of California.
Oakland runs $0.30 a gallon above the California average of $5.68. It is the 24 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 $5.97 here is normal or not.
| Metro | Regular | vs Oakland |
|---|---|---|
| Madera-Chowchilla | $5.92 | −$0.06 |
| Santa Barbara-Santa Maria-Lompoc | $5.93 | −$0.05 |
| Orange County | $5.95 | −$0.02 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach | $5.97 | −$0.00 |
| Oakland | $5.97 | — |
| San Diego | $6.02 | +$0.04 |
| San Francisco | $6.06 | +$0.09 |
| Napa | $6.07 | +$0.10 |
| Salinas | $6.09 | +$0.12 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much is gas in Oakland right now?
Regular gasoline averages $5.97 per gallon across Oakland today (AAA metro average, 2026-09-11). Midgrade is $6.22, premium $6.42 and diesel $8.25.
Is gas cheaper in Oakland than the rest of California?
No — Oakland runs $0.30 a gallon above the California average of $5.68.
Where does Oakland rank in California?
Oakland is the 24th cheapest of 31 California metros AAA tracks.
Are gas prices in Oakland higher than a year ago?
Yes — regular is 28.4% higher than this time last year ($4.65/gal then, $5.97 now).