Gas prices in Riverside
Daily metro average from AAA (2026-07-28), per gallon including taxes, for the Riverside area of California.
Riverside runs $0.23 a gallon above the California average of $5.35. It is the 13 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 $5.59 here is normal or not.
| Metro | Regular | vs Riverside |
|---|---|---|
| Visalia-Tulare-Porterville | $5.52 | −$0.07 |
| Yolo | $5.54 | −$0.05 |
| Merced | $5.56 | −$0.03 |
| Fresno | $5.56 | −$0.02 |
| Riverside | $5.59 | — |
| San Bernardino | $5.59 | +$0.00 |
| Sacramento | $5.60 | +$0.01 |
| Ventura | $5.62 | +$0.03 |
| San Jose | $5.63 | +$0.04 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much is gas in Riverside right now?
Regular gasoline averages $5.59 per gallon across Riverside today (AAA metro average, 2026-07-28). Midgrade is $5.84, premium $6.01 and diesel $6.94.
Is gas cheaper in Riverside than the rest of California?
No — Riverside runs $0.23 a gallon above the California average of $5.35.
Where does Riverside rank in California?
Riverside is the 13th cheapest of 31 California metros AAA tracks.
Are gas prices in Riverside higher than a year ago?
Yes — regular is 29.7% higher than this time last year ($4.31/gal then, $5.59 now).