Gas prices in Orange County
Daily metro average from AAA (2026-09-11), per gallon including taxes, for the Orange County area of California.
Orange County runs $0.28 a gallon above the California average of $5.68. It is the 22 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 $5.95 here is normal or not.
| Metro | Regular | vs Orange County |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose | $5.90 | −$0.05 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville | $5.91 | −$0.04 |
| Madera-Chowchilla | $5.92 | −$0.04 |
| Santa Barbara-Santa Maria-Lompoc | $5.93 | −$0.03 |
| Orange County | $5.95 | — |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach | $5.97 | +$0.02 |
| Oakland | $5.97 | +$0.02 |
| San Diego | $6.02 | +$0.06 |
| San Francisco | $6.06 | +$0.11 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much is gas in Orange County right now?
Regular gasoline averages $5.95 per gallon across Orange County today (AAA metro average, 2026-09-11). Midgrade is $6.16, premium $6.34 and diesel $7.92.
Is gas cheaper in Orange County than the rest of California?
No — Orange County runs $0.28 a gallon above the California average of $5.68.
Where does Orange County rank in California?
Orange County is the 22th cheapest of 31 California metros AAA tracks.
Are gas prices in Orange County higher than a year ago?
Yes — regular is 27.3% higher than this time last year ($4.68/gal then, $5.95 now).