Gas prices in San Rafael
Daily metro average from AAA (2026-07-28), per gallon including taxes, for the San Rafael area of California.
San Rafael runs $0.45 a gallon above the California average of $5.35. It is the 28 cheapest of 31 California metros AAA tracks.
Nearest California metros on price
The metros immediately either side of San Rafael in California, so you can see whether paying $5.80 here is normal or not.
| Metro | Regular | vs San Rafael |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Barbara-Santa Maria-Lompoc | $5.71 | −$0.09 |
| San Diego | $5.73 | −$0.07 |
| Salinas | $5.76 | −$0.04 |
| Santa Rosa | $5.78 | −$0.03 |
| San Rafael | $5.80 | — |
| Napa | $5.83 | +$0.03 |
| San Francisco | $5.83 | +$0.03 |
| San Luis Obispo-Atascadero-Paso Robles | $5.92 | +$0.12 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much is gas in San Rafael right now?
Regular gasoline averages $5.80 per gallon across San Rafael today (AAA metro average, 2026-07-28). Midgrade is $6.02, premium $6.22 and diesel $7.08.
Is gas cheaper in San Rafael than the rest of California?
No — San Rafael runs $0.45 a gallon above the California average of $5.35.
Where does San Rafael rank in California?
San Rafael is the 28th cheapest of 31 California metros AAA tracks.
Are gas prices in San Rafael higher than a year ago?
Yes — regular is 25.7% higher than this time last year ($4.62/gal then, $5.80 now).