Gas prices in San Diego, CA
Gas prices in San Diego, CADaily metro average from AAA (2026-10-26), per gallon including taxes, for AAA’s San Diego metro area in California.
San Diego runs $0.07 a gallon above the California average of $6.03. It is the 27 cheapest of 31 California metros AAA tracks.
Nearest California metros on price
The metros immediately either side of San Diego in California, so you can see whether paying $6.11 here is normal or not.
| Metro | Regular | vs San Diego |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Cruz & Watsonville, CA | $6.07 | −$0.04 |
| San Francisco, CA | $6.08 | −$0.03 |
| Los Angeles & Long Beach, CA | $6.10 | −$0.01 |
| Santa Barbara, Santa Maria & Lompoc, CA | $6.10 | −$0.00 |
| San Diego, CA | $6.11 | — |
| Salinas, CA | $6.12 | +$0.02 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $6.12 | +$0.02 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $6.17 | +$0.07 |
| San Luis Obispo, Atascadero & Paso Robles, CA | $6.20 | +$0.10 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much is gas in San Diego right now?
Regular gasoline averages $6.11 per gallon across San Diego, CA today (AAA metro average, 2026-10-26). Midgrade is $6.30, premium $6.52 and diesel $8.29.
Is gas cheaper in San Diego than the rest of California?
No — San Diego runs $0.07 a gallon above the California average of $6.03.
Where does San Diego rank in California?
San Diego is the 27th cheapest of 31 California metros AAA tracks.
Are gas prices in San Diego higher than a year ago?
Yes — regular is 29.7% higher than this time last year ($4.71/gal then, $6.11 now).