Gas prices in Sacramento, CA
Gas prices in Sacramento, CADaily metro average from AAA (2026-10-26), per gallon including taxes, for AAA’s Sacramento metro area in California.
Sacramento is $0.07 a gallon cheaper than the California average of $6.03 — about $1.03 on a 15-gallon fill. 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 $5.96 here is normal or not.
| Metro | Regular | vs Sacramento |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose, CA | $5.95 | −$0.01 |
| Fresno, CA | $5.95 | −$0.01 |
| Madera & Chowchilla, CA | $5.95 | −$0.01 |
| Hanford & Corcoran, CA | $5.95 | −$0.01 |
| Sacramento, CA | $5.96 | — |
| San Rafael, CA | $5.97 | +$0.01 |
| Orange County, CA | $5.98 | +$0.02 |
| Ventura, CA | $6.02 | +$0.06 |
| Napa, CA | $6.02 | +$0.06 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much is gas in Sacramento right now?
Regular gasoline averages $5.96 per gallon across Sacramento, CA today (AAA metro average, 2026-10-26). Midgrade is $6.22, premium $6.44 and diesel $8.40.
Is gas cheaper in Sacramento than the rest of California?
Yes — Sacramento is $0.07 a gallon below the California average of $6.03. On a 15-gallon fill that is $1.03 saved.
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 31.4% higher than this time last year ($4.54/gal then, $5.96 now).