Gas prices in Riverside, CA
Gas prices in Riverside, CADaily metro average from AAA (2026-10-26), per gallon including taxes, for AAA’s Riverside metro area in California.
Riverside is $0.14 a gallon cheaper than the California average of $6.03 — about $2.17 on a 15-gallon fill. It is the 7 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 $5.89 here is normal or not.
| Metro | Regular | vs Riverside |
|---|---|---|
| Chico & Paradise, CA | $5.85 | −$0.04 |
| Modesto, CA | $5.85 | −$0.04 |
| Stockton & Lodi, CA | $5.87 | −$0.02 |
| Redding, CA | $5.87 | −$0.02 |
| Riverside, CA | $5.89 | — |
| San Bernardino, CA | $5.92 | +$0.04 |
| Yolo, CA | $5.94 | +$0.05 |
| Visalia, Tulare & Porterville, CA | $5.94 | +$0.05 |
| Vallejo & Fairfield, CA | $5.94 | +$0.05 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much is gas in Riverside right now?
Regular gasoline averages $5.89 per gallon across Riverside, CA today (AAA metro average, 2026-10-26). Midgrade is $6.12, premium $6.31 and diesel $8.29.
Is gas cheaper in Riverside than the rest of California?
Yes — Riverside is $0.14 a gallon below the California average of $6.03. On a 15-gallon fill that is $2.17 saved.
Where does Riverside rank in California?
Riverside is the 7th cheapest of 31 California metros AAA tracks.
Are gas prices in Riverside higher than a year ago?
Yes — regular is 30.0% higher than this time last year ($4.53/gal then, $5.89 now).