Gas prices in Salinas
Daily metro average from AAA (2026-09-11), per gallon including taxes, for the Salinas area of California.
Salinas runs $0.41 a gallon above the California average of $5.68. It is the 28 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 $6.09 here is normal or not.
| Metro | Regular | vs Salinas |
|---|---|---|
| Oakland | $5.97 | −$0.12 |
| San Diego | $6.02 | −$0.07 |
| San Francisco | $6.06 | −$0.03 |
| Napa | $6.07 | −$0.02 |
| Salinas | $6.09 | — |
| San Rafael | $6.09 | +$0.00 |
| Santa Rosa | $6.13 | +$0.04 |
| San Luis Obispo-Atascadero-Paso Robles | $6.16 | +$0.07 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much is gas in Salinas right now?
Regular gasoline averages $6.09 per gallon across Salinas today (AAA metro average, 2026-09-11). Midgrade is $6.21, premium $6.41 and diesel $8.19.
Is gas cheaper in Salinas than the rest of California?
No — Salinas runs $0.41 a gallon above the California average of $5.68.
Where does Salinas rank in California?
Salinas is the 28th cheapest of 31 California metros AAA tracks.
Are gas prices in Salinas higher than a year ago?
Yes — regular is 27.6% higher than this time last year ($4.77/gal then, $6.09 now).