Gas prices in San Diego
Daily metro average from AAA (2026-09-11), per gallon including taxes, for the San Diego area of California.
San Diego runs $0.34 a gallon above the California average of $5.68. It is the 25 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 $6.02 here is normal or not.
| Metro | Regular | vs San Diego |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Barbara-Santa Maria-Lompoc | $5.93 | −$0.09 |
| Orange County | $5.95 | −$0.06 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach | $5.97 | −$0.04 |
| Oakland | $5.97 | −$0.04 |
| San Diego | $6.02 | — |
| San Francisco | $6.06 | +$0.04 |
| Napa | $6.07 | +$0.06 |
| Salinas | $6.09 | +$0.07 |
| San Rafael | $6.09 | +$0.07 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much is gas in San Diego right now?
Regular gasoline averages $6.02 per gallon across San Diego today (AAA metro average, 2026-09-11). Midgrade is $6.23, premium $6.43 and diesel $7.84.
Is gas cheaper in San Diego than the rest of California?
No — San Diego runs $0.34 a gallon above the California average of $5.68.
Where does San Diego rank in California?
San Diego is the 25th cheapest of 31 California metros AAA tracks.
Are gas prices in San Diego higher than a year ago?
Yes — regular is 27.0% higher than this time last year ($4.74/gal then, $6.02 now).