Gas prices in Riverside
Daily metro average from AAA (2026-09-11), per gallon including taxes, for the Riverside area of California.
Riverside runs $0.17 a gallon above the California average of $5.68. It is the 10 cheapest of 31 California metros AAA tracks.
Nearest California metros on price
The metros immediately either side of Riverside in California, so you can see whether paying $5.85 here is normal or not.
| Metro | Regular | vs Riverside |
|---|---|---|
| Stockton-Lodi | $5.78 | −$0.07 |
| Merced | $5.79 | −$0.06 |
| Yolo | $5.83 | −$0.02 |
| San Bernardino | $5.85 | −$0.01 |
| Riverside | $5.85 | — |
| Bakersfield | $5.86 | +$0.00 |
| Vallejo-Fairfield | $5.88 | +$0.02 |
| Visalia-Tulare-Porterville | $5.88 | +$0.03 |
| Hanford-Corcoran | $5.88 | +$0.03 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much is gas in Riverside right now?
Regular gasoline averages $5.85 per gallon across Riverside today (AAA metro average, 2026-09-11). Midgrade is $6.09, premium $6.26 and diesel $7.92.
Is gas cheaper in Riverside than the rest of California?
No — Riverside runs $0.17 a gallon above the California average of $5.68.
Where does Riverside rank in California?
Riverside is the 10th cheapest of 31 California metros AAA tracks.
Are gas prices in Riverside higher than a year ago?
Yes — regular is 28.7% higher than this time last year ($4.55/gal then, $5.85 now).