Gas prices in San Jose
Daily metro average from AAA (2026-09-11), per gallon including taxes, for the San Jose area of California.
San Jose runs $0.22 a gallon above the California average of $5.68. It is the 18 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 $5.90 here is normal or not.
| Metro | Regular | vs San Jose |
|---|---|---|
| Hanford-Corcoran | $5.88 | −$0.02 |
| Ventura | $5.88 | −$0.02 |
| Sacramento | $5.89 | −$0.02 |
| Fresno | $5.89 | −$0.01 |
| San Jose | $5.90 | — |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville | $5.91 | +$0.01 |
| Madera-Chowchilla | $5.92 | +$0.01 |
| Santa Barbara-Santa Maria-Lompoc | $5.93 | +$0.03 |
| Orange County | $5.95 | +$0.05 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much is gas in San Jose right now?
Regular gasoline averages $5.90 per gallon across San Jose today (AAA metro average, 2026-09-11). Midgrade is $6.13, premium $6.33 and diesel $8.19.
Is gas cheaper in San Jose than the rest of California?
No — San Jose runs $0.22 a gallon above the California average of $5.68.
Where does San Jose rank in California?
San Jose is the 18th cheapest of 31 California metros AAA tracks.
Are gas prices in San Jose higher than a year ago?
Yes — regular is 28.6% higher than this time last year ($4.59/gal then, $5.90 now).