Gas prices in Salinas
Daily metro average from AAA (2026-07-28), per gallon including taxes, for the Salinas area of California.
Salinas runs $0.41 a gallon above the California average of $5.35. It is the 26 cheapest of 31 California metros AAA tracks.
Nearest California metros on price
The metros immediately either side of Salinas in California, so you can see whether paying $5.76 here is normal or not.
| Metro | Regular | vs Salinas |
|---|---|---|
| Madera-Chowchilla | $5.68 | −$0.08 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach | $5.70 | −$0.06 |
| Santa Barbara-Santa Maria-Lompoc | $5.71 | −$0.05 |
| San Diego | $5.73 | −$0.04 |
| Salinas | $5.76 | — |
| Santa Rosa | $5.78 | +$0.01 |
| San Rafael | $5.80 | +$0.04 |
| Napa | $5.83 | +$0.06 |
| San Francisco | $5.83 | +$0.06 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much is gas in Salinas right now?
Regular gasoline averages $5.76 per gallon across Salinas today (AAA metro average, 2026-07-28). Midgrade is $5.94, premium $6.12 and diesel $6.78.
Is gas cheaper in Salinas than the rest of California?
No — Salinas runs $0.41 a gallon above the California average of $5.35.
Where does Salinas rank in California?
Salinas is the 26th cheapest of 31 California metros AAA tracks.
Are gas prices in Salinas higher than a year ago?
Yes — regular is 22.8% higher than this time last year ($4.70/gal then, $5.76 now).