California Gas Prices
Average price per gallon in California, updated 7/21/26 from AAA. Regular is currently $5.52/gal — $1.50 above the national average of $4.02.
Regular
$5.52
Mid-grade
$5.74
Premium
$5.94
Diesel
$6.73
Regular, change:▲ +$0.02 today▲ +$0.13 wk▼ $0.12 mo
Regular — recent trend (42 days)
Cheapest metros in California
| Metro | Regular | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| Yuba City | $5.17 | $6.44 |
| El Centro | $5.30 | $6.63 |
| Hanford-Corcoran | $5.32 | $6.43 |
| Chico-Paradise | $5.36 | $6.42 |
| Stockton-Lodi | $5.36 | $6.54 |
| Modesto | $5.36 | $6.59 |