Gas prices in San Luis Obispo, Atascadero & Paso Robles, CA
Gas prices in San Luis Obispo, Atascadero & Paso Robles, CADaily metro average from AAA (2026-10-26), per gallon including taxes, for AAA’s San Luis Obispo-Atascadero-Paso Robles metro area in California.
San Luis Obispo runs $0.17 a gallon above the California average of $6.03. It is the 31 cheapest of 31 California metros AAA tracks.
Nearest California metros on price
The metros immediately either side of San Luis Obispo in California, so you can see whether paying $6.20 here is normal or not.
| Metro | Regular | vs San Luis Obispo |
|---|---|---|
| San Diego, CA | $6.11 | −$0.10 |
| Salinas, CA | $6.12 | −$0.08 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $6.12 | −$0.08 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $6.17 | −$0.03 |
| San Luis Obispo, Atascadero & Paso Robles, CA | $6.20 | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How much is gas in San Luis Obispo right now?
Regular gasoline averages $6.20 per gallon across San Luis Obispo, Atascadero & Paso Robles, CA today (AAA metro average, 2026-10-26). Midgrade is $6.39, premium $6.62 and diesel $8.73.
Is gas cheaper in San Luis Obispo than the rest of California?
No — San Luis Obispo runs $0.17 a gallon above the California average of $6.03.
Where does San Luis Obispo rank in California?
San Luis Obispo is the 31th cheapest of 31 California metros AAA tracks.
Are gas prices in San Luis Obispo higher than a year ago?
Yes — regular is 27.4% higher than this time last year ($4.87/gal then, $6.20 now).