Gas prices in Ventura
Daily metro average from AAA (2026-09-11), per gallon including taxes, for the Ventura area of California.
Ventura runs $0.20 a gallon above the California average of $5.68. It is the 15 cheapest of 31 California metros AAA tracks.
Nearest California metros on price
The metros immediately either side of Ventura in California, so you can see whether paying $5.88 here is normal or not.
| Metro | Regular | vs Ventura |
|---|---|---|
| Bakersfield | $5.86 | −$0.02 |
| Vallejo-Fairfield | $5.88 | −$0.01 |
| Visalia-Tulare-Porterville | $5.88 | −$0.00 |
| Hanford-Corcoran | $5.88 | −$0.00 |
| Ventura | $5.88 | — |
| Sacramento | $5.89 | +$0.00 |
| Fresno | $5.89 | +$0.01 |
| San Jose | $5.90 | +$0.02 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville | $5.91 | +$0.03 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much is gas in Ventura right now?
Regular gasoline averages $5.88 per gallon across Ventura today (AAA metro average, 2026-09-11). Midgrade is $6.10, premium $6.27 and diesel $7.93.
Is gas cheaper in Ventura than the rest of California?
No — Ventura runs $0.20 a gallon above the California average of $5.68.
Where does Ventura rank in California?
Ventura is the 15th cheapest of 31 California metros AAA tracks.
Are gas prices in Ventura higher than a year ago?
Yes — regular is 25.7% higher than this time last year ($4.68/gal then, $5.88 now).