California region · 5 counties
Current gas-price averages in Central Coast.
Compare this regional benchmark with California, then use your route to account for price and detour together.
Plan a trip in Central Coast Data through Sep 3, 2026, 8:30 PM PDT · Updated automaticallyCurrent regional averages
Central Coast price benchmark
Median $5.90 · middle 80% $5.46–$6.30
343 current station prices
Median $6.18 · middle 80% $5.70–$6.56
138 current station prices
Median $6.40 · middle 80% $5.87–$6.77
164 current station prices
Median $7.99 · middle 80% $7.40–$8.40
146 current station prices
WorthStop rebuilds this aggregate from the latest eligible price at every covered station. Individual timestamps vary and posted prices can change.
Source: WorthStop.How Central Coast compares
The current regular average is $0.07 per gallon above the California average.
The middle 80% of Regular prices spans $5.46 to $6.30.
Coverage in this benchmark
343 Regular-price locations across 302 postal codes and 57 named communities.
Counties included
Monterey County, San Benito County, San Luis Obispo County, Santa Barbara County, Santa Cruz County.
Why your route still matters
A regional average is context, not a recommendation. WorthStop compares grade, gallons, MPG and actual extra driving for each trip.