Gas prices in San Jose
Daily metro average from AAA (2026-07-28), per gallon including taxes, for the San Jose area of California.
San Jose runs $0.28 a gallon above the California average of $5.35. It is the 17 cheapest of 31 California metros AAA tracks.
Nearest California metros on price
The metros immediately either side of San Jose in California, so you can see whether paying $5.63 here is normal or not.
| Metro | Regular | vs San Jose |
|---|---|---|
| Riverside | $5.59 | −$0.04 |
| San Bernardino | $5.59 | −$0.04 |
| Sacramento | $5.60 | −$0.04 |
| Ventura | $5.62 | −$0.02 |
| San Jose | $5.63 | — |
| Orange County | $5.65 | +$0.02 |
| Oakland | $5.66 | +$0.02 |
| Bakersfield | $5.66 | +$0.03 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville | $5.66 | +$0.03 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much is gas in San Jose right now?
Regular gasoline averages $5.63 per gallon across San Jose today (AAA metro average, 2026-07-28). Midgrade is $5.87, premium $6.06 and diesel $6.86.
Is gas cheaper in San Jose than the rest of California?
No — San Jose runs $0.28 a gallon above the California average of $5.35.
Where does San Jose rank in California?
San Jose is the 17th cheapest of 31 California metros AAA tracks.
Are gas prices in San Jose higher than a year ago?
Yes — regular is 26.2% higher than this time last year ($4.46/gal then, $5.63 now).