Gas prices in Sacramento
Daily metro average from AAA (2026-09-11), per gallon including taxes, for the Sacramento area of California.
Sacramento runs $0.21 a gallon above the California average of $5.68. It is the 16 cheapest of 31 California metros AAA tracks.
Nearest California metros on price
The metros immediately either side of Sacramento in California, so you can see whether paying $5.89 here is normal or not.
| Metro | Regular | vs Sacramento |
|---|---|---|
| Vallejo-Fairfield | $5.88 | −$0.01 |
| Visalia-Tulare-Porterville | $5.88 | −$0.01 |
| Hanford-Corcoran | $5.88 | −$0.00 |
| Ventura | $5.88 | −$0.00 |
| Sacramento | $5.89 | — |
| Fresno | $5.89 | +$0.01 |
| San Jose | $5.90 | +$0.02 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville | $5.91 | +$0.03 |
| Madera-Chowchilla | $5.92 | +$0.03 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much is gas in Sacramento right now?
Regular gasoline averages $5.89 per gallon across Sacramento today (AAA metro average, 2026-09-11). Midgrade is $6.12, premium $6.35 and diesel $7.99.
Is gas cheaper in Sacramento than the rest of California?
No — Sacramento runs $0.21 a gallon above the California average of $5.68.
Where does Sacramento rank in California?
Sacramento is the 16th cheapest of 31 California metros AAA tracks.
Are gas prices in Sacramento higher than a year ago?
Yes — regular is 28.4% higher than this time last year ($4.58/gal then, $5.89 now).