Gas prices in Salinas, CA
Gas prices in Salinas, CADaily metro average from AAA (2026-10-26), per gallon including taxes, for AAA’s Salinas metro area in California.
Salinas runs $0.09 a gallon above the California average of $6.03. 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 $6.12 here is normal or not.
| Metro | Regular | vs Salinas |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | $6.08 | −$0.05 |
| Los Angeles & Long Beach, CA | $6.10 | −$0.03 |
| Santa Barbara, Santa Maria & Lompoc, CA | $6.10 | −$0.02 |
| San Diego, CA | $6.11 | −$0.02 |
| Salinas, CA | $6.12 | — |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $6.12 | +$0.00 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $6.17 | +$0.05 |
| San Luis Obispo, Atascadero & Paso Robles, CA | $6.20 | +$0.08 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much is gas in Salinas right now?
Regular gasoline averages $6.12 per gallon across Salinas, CA today (AAA metro average, 2026-10-26). Midgrade is $6.36, premium $6.54 and diesel $8.67.
Is gas cheaper in Salinas than the rest of California?
No — Salinas runs $0.09 a gallon above the California average of $6.03.
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 30.1% higher than this time last year ($4.71/gal then, $6.12 now).