Gas prices in San Diego
Daily metro average from AAA (2026-07-28), per gallon including taxes, for the San Diego area of California.
San Diego runs $0.37 a gallon above the California average of $5.35. 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 $5.73 here is normal or not.
| Metro | Regular | vs San Diego |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville | $5.66 | −$0.07 |
| Madera-Chowchilla | $5.68 | −$0.04 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach | $5.70 | −$0.03 |
| Santa Barbara-Santa Maria-Lompoc | $5.71 | −$0.02 |
| San Diego | $5.73 | — |
| Salinas | $5.76 | +$0.04 |
| Santa Rosa | $5.78 | +$0.05 |
| San Rafael | $5.80 | +$0.07 |
| Napa | $5.83 | +$0.10 |
State average, trend, station map and calculators.
Your own area's price and a live map of the stations around you.
Frequently asked questions
How much is gas in San Diego right now?
Regular gasoline averages $5.73 per gallon across San Diego today (AAA metro average, 2026-07-28). Midgrade is $5.94, premium $6.14 and diesel $6.92.
Is gas cheaper in San Diego than the rest of California?
No — San Diego runs $0.37 a gallon above the California average of $5.35.
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 26.1% higher than this time last year ($4.54/gal then, $5.73 now).