California Gas Price Today
Current California gas prices today and statewide retail fuel benchmarks
California Gas Prices Today by Fuel Grade
Only fuel grades with verified statistical retail survey data are displayed.
Gas Prices Near Me Today in California
Searching for gas prices near me today in California? Local pump rates in your immediate area typically fluctuate by ±10¢ to 30¢ per gallon around our statewide average of $6.40/gal. Use this benchmark when evaluating pump prices at local retail stations:
Cost of Propane Gas Per Gallon in California
In California and the surrounding West Coast & Pacific region, residential delivered propane currently averages $3.45/gal (compared to $6.40/gal for regular gasoline). Propane delivers ~91,500 BTU/gal (~73% of gasoline's 125,000 BTU/gal energy density), equating to an effective energy-parity price of $4.62 per Gasoline Gallon Equivalent (GGE).
California Fuel Context
- Petroleum Region:
- PADD 5 (West Coast)
- State Fuel Excise Tax:
- 59.6¢ / gal
- Federal Fuel Tax:
- 18.4¢ / gal
- National Price Rank:
- #51 (1 = lowest, 51 = highest)
- U.S. National Average:
- $4.41
Neighboring States
Gas price comparison across adjacent state borders:
California Gas Price Trend
Historical weekly regular gasoline prices for California
About California Gas Prices
Key factors impacting current retail gasoline prices in California
Refinery Infrastructure & Logistics
Operates as an isolated fuel island; no interstate pipelines connect California over the Sierra Nevada mountains.
Seasonal Fuel Blend Specifications
Mandates unique California Air Resources Board (CARB) formulated gasoline, requiring specialized refining that few out-of-state facilities can produce.
Market Dynamics & State Fuel Taxes
Typically commands the highest or second-highest gasoline prices in the United States, driven by nation-leading state fuel taxes, Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) compliance credits, and rapid price surges during refinery maintenance. In addition, California levies a state motor fuel excise tax of 59.6 cents per gallon, which is combined with the federal excise tax of 18.4 cents per gallon.
Major Cities in California
Metropolitan survey data for specific cities across California are published on a specialized monthly schedule by federal bureaus. To guarantee zero fabricated data and adhere strictly to our data transparency charter, city-specific pages are enabled only as verified regional survey feeds are integrated.
California Gas Prices FAQs
Common questions on gasoline prices, price trends, taxes, and fuel comparisons in California
What is the price of the gas today in California?
The average price of regular unleaded gasoline in California today is $6.40 per gallon. Mid-grade fuel averages $6.63/gal, premium gasoline is $6.82/gal, and highway diesel is $8.38/gal. California currently ranks #51 among all 50 states and Washington D.C.
Are gas prices going up in California?
Gas prices in California are falling this week (-10¢/gal). Over the past 7 days, California retail pump prices shifted by -1.5%. Price trajectories in California are primarily driven by operates as an isolated fuel island; no interstate pipelines connect california over the sierra nevada mountains.
How does California's gas price compare to the national gas price today?
The national gas price today is $4.41 per gallon. California's current average of $6.40/gal is +$1.99 higher than national average. Key drivers include California's state fuel excise tax of 59.6¢/gal and regional supply dynamics in the West Coast (PADD 5) zone.
How can I find the best gas prices near me today in California?
When searching for gas prices near you today in California, use the statewide benchmark of $6.40/gal as your reference point. Individual station prices in your immediate neighborhood typically deviate by ±10¢ to 30¢ per gallon due to local brand additives, highway exit convenience charges, and municipal sales taxes.
What is the cost of propane gas per gallon in California?
In California (part of the West Coast & Pacific / PADD 5 heating region), residential delivered propane averages approximately $3.45 per gallon. While propane has a lower volumetric purchase price than gasoline, propane provides approximately 91,500 BTUs per gallon versus 125,000 BTUs for gasoline, producing an energy-equivalent cost of approximately $4.62 per Gasoline Gallon Equivalent (GGE).
What is the fuel excise tax in California?
California levies a state motor fuel excise tax of 59.6¢ per gallon. When combined with the standard federal fuel excise tax of 18.4¢ per gallon, drivers in California pay 78.0¢ per gallon in total fuel taxes.