Gas prices in Santa Barbara-Santa Maria-Lompoc
Daily metro average from AAA (2026-07-28), per gallon including taxes, for the Santa Barbara-Santa Maria-Lompoc area of California.
Santa Barbara-Santa Maria-Lompoc runs $0.36 a gallon above the California average of $5.35. It is the 24 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 $5.71 here is normal or not.
| Metro | Regular | vs Santa Barbara-Santa Maria-Lompoc |
|---|---|---|
| Bakersfield | $5.66 | −$0.05 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville | $5.66 | −$0.05 |
| Madera-Chowchilla | $5.68 | −$0.03 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach | $5.70 | −$0.01 |
| Santa Barbara-Santa Maria-Lompoc | $5.71 | — |
| San Diego | $5.73 | +$0.02 |
| Salinas | $5.76 | +$0.05 |
| Santa Rosa | $5.78 | +$0.07 |
| San Rafael | $5.80 | +$0.09 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much is gas in Santa Barbara-Santa Maria-Lompoc right now?
Regular gasoline averages $5.71 per gallon across Santa Barbara-Santa Maria-Lompoc today (AAA metro average, 2026-07-28). Midgrade is $5.88, premium $6.07 and diesel $7.01.
Is gas cheaper in Santa Barbara-Santa Maria-Lompoc than the rest of California?
No — Santa Barbara-Santa Maria-Lompoc runs $0.36 a gallon above the California average of $5.35.
Where does Santa Barbara-Santa Maria-Lompoc rank in California?
Santa Barbara-Santa Maria-Lompoc is the 24th cheapest of 31 California metros AAA tracks.
Are gas prices in Santa Barbara-Santa Maria-Lompoc higher than a year ago?
Yes — regular is 29.4% higher than this time last year ($4.41/gal then, $5.71 now).