California gas price guide
California gas prices
$6.05 / gal Regular average
How we compare prices
Regular gasoline only. We compare the state average today with its average yesterday and on the same date last month. Each average uses the available stations at that time, with prices no more than 36 hours old. The mix of stations and payment conditions can change, so this is an indicative state trend.
Yesterday: Oct 21, 2026: $6.081/gal, 7751 locations. Last month: Sep 22, 2026: $5.949/gal, 88 locations. Cutoffs use the same local time in California; a shorter month uses its last day. Monthly comparisons need at least 3 stations on each date; daily comparisons need 12. Past averages are reconstructed from recorded observations.
Current price index
Current California gas-price averages
Across 8,430 California fuel stops in WorthStop
Across 3,549 California fuel stops in WorthStop
Across 4,637 California fuel stops in WorthStop
Across 3,141 California fuel stops in WorthStop
Regular price changes
How we compare prices
Regular gasoline only. We compare the state average today with its average yesterday and on the same date last month. Each average uses the available stations at that time, with prices no more than 36 hours old. The mix of stations and payment conditions can change, so this is an indicative state trend.
Yesterday: Oct 21, 2026: $6.081/gal, 7751 locations. Last month: Sep 22, 2026: $5.949/gal, 88 locations. Cutoffs use the same local time in California; a shorter month uses its last day. Monthly comparisons need at least 3 stations on each date; daily comparisons need 12. Past averages are reconstructed from recorded observations.
California planning averages from the latest eligible station price in WorthStop. The index is refreshed after every successful statewide collection; individual station timestamps vary.
Source: WorthStop. Aggregates are rebuilt from the current database and rounded to the nearest cent.The lowest pump price is not always the lowest trip cost.
WorthStop publishes current California fuel-price averages and compares stops along an actual trip. The main recommendation has the highest WorthStop Score across price, detour and update age. A different lowest reported price is highlighted separately.
Local driving guide
One state, many different fuel markets
California combines large coastal metropolitan areas, agricultural valleys, mountain communities and extensive deserts. A statewide average is a useful starting benchmark, but the county, city and route provide much more relevant context for an individual stop.
Plan your fuel stop
Start with the part of California you will actually drive through, then choose your fuel grade and purchase amount. Use the local indexes below for context and the route planner to account for extra driving; confirm access and opening hours before relying on a remote stop.
California regions
Compare regional averages
Ten non-overlapping regions cover all 58 California counties. Every average comes from the latest eligible prices in WorthStop.
California counties
Compare county benchmarks
Qualified county pages show the current sample size, average, median, middle range and statewide comparison.
City price indexes
Explore gas prices by city
Compare current averages where sufficient fresh data is available. Cities with limited coverage retain their local fuel-planning guides.
The decision in one equation
Trip fuel cost equals the planned purchase plus fuel used by the extra drive. Optional time and amenity preferences only affect the result when you explicitly turn them on.
What changes the answer
- Current California, regional, county and city averages
- Fuel grade and gallons needed
- Vehicle MPG
- Extra road distance and time
- WorthStop price update time
Current service area
WorthStop is in open beta for trips whose start and destination are within California. Coverage and price freshness vary by route, grade and station.
Use current conditions
Fuel prices can change after the latest WorthStop update. Review the update time in the result and confirm the posted price before purchasing.