Gas prices in Santa Barbara, Santa Maria & Lompoc, CA
Gas prices in Santa Barbara, Santa Maria & Lompoc, CADaily metro average from AAA (2026-10-26), per gallon including taxes, for AAA’s Santa Barbara-Santa Maria-Lompoc metro area in California.
Santa Barbara runs $0.07 a gallon above the California average of $6.03. It is the 26 cheapest of 31 California metros AAA tracks.
Nearest California metros on price
The metros immediately either side of Santa Barbara in California, so you can see whether paying $6.10 here is normal or not.
| Metro | Regular | vs Santa Barbara |
|---|---|---|
| Oakland, CA | $6.04 | −$0.06 |
| Santa Cruz & Watsonville, CA | $6.07 | −$0.03 |
| San Francisco, CA | $6.08 | −$0.03 |
| Los Angeles & Long Beach, CA | $6.10 | −$0.00 |
| Santa Barbara, Santa Maria & Lompoc, CA | $6.10 | — |
| San Diego, CA | $6.11 | +$0.00 |
| Salinas, CA | $6.12 | +$0.02 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $6.12 | +$0.02 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $6.17 | +$0.07 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much is gas in Santa Barbara right now?
Regular gasoline averages $6.10 per gallon across Santa Barbara, Santa Maria & Lompoc, CA today (AAA metro average, 2026-10-26). Midgrade is $6.26, premium $6.48 and diesel $8.45.
Is gas cheaper in Santa Barbara than the rest of California?
No — Santa Barbara runs $0.07 a gallon above the California average of $6.03.
Where does Santa Barbara rank in California?
Santa Barbara is the 26th cheapest of 31 California metros AAA tracks.
Are gas prices in Santa Barbara higher than a year ago?
Yes — regular is 33.9% higher than this time last year ($4.56/gal then, $6.10 now).