Gas prices in Santa Barbara-Santa Maria-Lompoc
Daily metro average from AAA (2026-09-11), per gallon including taxes, for the Santa Barbara-Santa Maria-Lompoc area of California.
Santa Barbara-Santa Maria-Lompoc runs $0.25 a gallon above the California average of $5.68. It is the 21 cheapest of 31 California metros AAA tracks.
Nearest California metros on price
The metros immediately either side of Santa Barbara-Santa Maria-Lompoc in California, so you can see whether paying $5.93 here is normal or not.
| Metro | Regular | vs Santa Barbara-Santa Maria-Lompoc |
|---|---|---|
| Fresno | $5.89 | −$0.03 |
| San Jose | $5.90 | −$0.03 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville | $5.91 | −$0.02 |
| Madera-Chowchilla | $5.92 | −$0.01 |
| Santa Barbara-Santa Maria-Lompoc | $5.93 | — |
| Orange County | $5.95 | +$0.03 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach | $5.97 | +$0.04 |
| Oakland | $5.97 | +$0.05 |
| San Diego | $6.02 | +$0.09 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much is gas in Santa Barbara-Santa Maria-Lompoc right now?
Regular gasoline averages $5.93 per gallon across Santa Barbara-Santa Maria-Lompoc today (AAA metro average, 2026-09-11). Midgrade is $6.12, premium $6.30 and diesel $8.03.
Is gas cheaper in Santa Barbara-Santa Maria-Lompoc than the rest of California?
No — Santa Barbara-Santa Maria-Lompoc runs $0.25 a gallon above the California average of $5.68.
Where does Santa Barbara-Santa Maria-Lompoc rank in California?
Santa Barbara-Santa Maria-Lompoc is the 21th cheapest of 31 California metros AAA tracks.
Are gas prices in Santa Barbara-Santa Maria-Lompoc higher than a year ago?
Yes — regular is 28.0% higher than this time last year ($4.63/gal then, $5.93 now).