Gas prices in Santa Cruz-Watsonville
Daily metro average from AAA (2026-09-11), per gallon including taxes, for the Santa Cruz-Watsonville area of California.
Santa Cruz-Watsonville runs $0.23 a gallon above the California average of $5.68. It is the 19 cheapest of 31 California metros AAA tracks.
Nearest California metros on price
The metros immediately either side of Santa Cruz-Watsonville in California, so you can see whether paying $5.91 here is normal or not.
| Metro | Regular | vs Santa Cruz-Watsonville |
|---|---|---|
| Ventura | $5.88 | −$0.03 |
| Sacramento | $5.89 | −$0.03 |
| Fresno | $5.89 | −$0.02 |
| San Jose | $5.90 | −$0.01 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville | $5.91 | — |
| Madera-Chowchilla | $5.92 | +$0.00 |
| Santa Barbara-Santa Maria-Lompoc | $5.93 | +$0.02 |
| Orange County | $5.95 | +$0.04 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach | $5.97 | +$0.06 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much is gas in Santa Cruz-Watsonville right now?
Regular gasoline averages $5.91 per gallon across Santa Cruz-Watsonville today (AAA metro average, 2026-09-11). Midgrade is $6.15, premium $6.38 and diesel $8.21.
Is gas cheaper in Santa Cruz-Watsonville than the rest of California?
No — Santa Cruz-Watsonville runs $0.23 a gallon above the California average of $5.68.
Where does Santa Cruz-Watsonville rank in California?
Santa Cruz-Watsonville is the 19th cheapest of 31 California metros AAA tracks.
Are gas prices in Santa Cruz-Watsonville higher than a year ago?
Yes — regular is 26.9% higher than this time last year ($4.66/gal then, $5.91 now).