Gas prices in Orange County, CA
Gas prices in Orange County, CADaily metro average from AAA (2026-10-26), per gallon including taxes, for AAA’s Orange County metro area in California.
Orange County is $0.05 a gallon cheaper than the California average of $6.03 — about $0.81 on a 15-gallon fill. It is the 18 cheapest of 31 California metros AAA tracks.
Nearest California metros on price
The metros immediately either side of Orange County in California, so you can see whether paying $5.98 here is normal or not.
| Metro | Regular | vs Orange County |
|---|---|---|
| Madera & Chowchilla, CA | $5.95 | −$0.03 |
| Hanford & Corcoran, CA | $5.95 | −$0.03 |
| Sacramento, CA | $5.96 | −$0.02 |
| San Rafael, CA | $5.97 | −$0.00 |
| Orange County, CA | $5.98 | — |
| Ventura, CA | $6.02 | +$0.04 |
| Napa, CA | $6.02 | +$0.05 |
| Merced, CA | $6.02 | +$0.05 |
| Oakland, CA | $6.04 | +$0.07 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much is gas in Orange County right now?
Regular gasoline averages $5.98 per gallon across Orange County, CA today (AAA metro average, 2026-10-26). Midgrade is $6.19, premium $6.36 and diesel $8.36.
Is gas cheaper in Orange County than the rest of California?
Yes — Orange County is $0.05 a gallon below the California average of $6.03. On a 15-gallon fill that is $0.81 saved.
Where does Orange County rank in California?
Orange County is the 18th cheapest of 31 California metros AAA tracks.
Are gas prices in Orange County higher than a year ago?
Yes — regular is 30.5% higher than this time last year ($4.58/gal then, $5.98 now).