Gas prices in Sacramento
Daily metro average from AAA (2026-07-28), per gallon including taxes, for the Sacramento area of California.
Sacramento runs $0.24 a gallon above the California average of $5.35. It is the 15 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 $5.60 here is normal or not.
| Metro | Regular | vs Sacramento |
|---|---|---|
| Merced | $5.56 | −$0.04 |
| Fresno | $5.56 | −$0.03 |
| Riverside | $5.59 | −$0.01 |
| San Bernardino | $5.59 | −$0.00 |
| Sacramento | $5.60 | — |
| Ventura | $5.62 | +$0.02 |
| San Jose | $5.63 | +$0.04 |
| Orange County | $5.65 | +$0.05 |
| Oakland | $5.66 | +$0.06 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much is gas in Sacramento right now?
Regular gasoline averages $5.60 per gallon across Sacramento today (AAA metro average, 2026-07-28). Midgrade is $5.84, premium $6.08 and diesel $6.77.
Is gas cheaper in Sacramento than the rest of California?
No — Sacramento runs $0.24 a gallon above the California average of $5.35.
Where does Sacramento rank in California?
Sacramento is the 15th cheapest of 31 California metros AAA tracks.
Are gas prices in Sacramento higher than a year ago?
Yes — regular is 26.0% higher than this time last year ($4.44/gal then, $5.60 now).