California region · 8 counties
San Joaquin Valley gas prices
$6.01 / gal Regular average · 1287 locations
How we compare prices
Regular gasoline only. We compare the region 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 region trend.
Yesterday: Oct 21, 2026: $6.048/gal, 1154 locations. Last month: Sep 22, 2026: $6.009/gal, 5 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 regional averages
San Joaquin Valley price benchmark
Median $5.98 · middle 80% $5.60–$6.50
1287 current station prices
Median $6.30 · middle 80% $5.95–$6.80
430 current station prices
Median $6.50 · middle 80% $6.20–$7.00
568 current station prices
Median $8.40 · middle 80% $7.90–$8.95
553 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.Local driving guide
A long valley with different local fuel markets
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Our San Joaquin Valley index groups eight counties, from San Joaquin and Stanislaus south through Kern. Some included counties also extend well beyond the valley floor into mountains or desert.
Plan across the region
Use the actual San Joaquin Valley city and through route to narrow the fuel comparison. Include the distance required to leave and rejoin the corridor when considering a stop.
Compare local benchmarks
Regular gas prices by city in San Joaquin Valley
21 city benchmarks with eligible prices. Lower averages describe these samples, not a guaranteed saving at a particular station. Coverage differs between cities; compare your route before making a detour.
Manteca
$5.74/ gal averageMedian $5.66 · 29 Regular prices
Stockton
$5.83/ gal averageMedian $5.80 · 85 Regular prices
Modesto
$5.84/ gal averageMedian $5.82 · 68 Regular prices
Tulare
$5.84/ gal averageMedian $5.79 · 27 Regular prices
Oakdale
$5.89/ gal averageMedian $5.90 · 13 Regular prices
Tracy
$5.91/ gal averageMedian $5.80 · 27 Regular prices
Turlock
$5.92/ gal averageMedian $5.87 · 22 Regular prices
Fresno
$5.93/ gal averageMedian $5.90 · 162 Regular prices
Hanford
$5.93/ gal averageMedian $5.90 · 21 Regular prices
Lemoore
$5.93/ gal averageMedian $5.81 · 14 Regular prices
Visalia
$5.93/ gal averageMedian $5.90 · 47 Regular prices
Atwater
$5.94/ gal averageMedian $5.90 · 14 Regular prices
Clovis
$5.95/ gal averageMedian $5.90 · 30 Regular prices
Merced
$5.98/ gal averageMedian $5.90 · 28 Regular prices
Ceres
$6.00/ gal averageMedian $5.96 · 13 Regular prices
Lodi
$6.02/ gal averageMedian $5.90 · 28 Regular prices
Madera
$6.06/ gal averageMedian $6.05 · 38 Regular prices
Selma
$6.11/ gal averageMedian $6.10 · 12 Regular prices
Porterville
$6.14/ gal averageMedian $6.15 · 24 Regular prices
Bakersfield
$6.18/ gal averageMedian $6.10 · 157 Regular prices
Los Banos
$6.38/ gal averageMedian $6.32 · 15 Regular prices
How San Joaquin Valley compares
The current regular average is $0.04 per gallon below the California average.
The middle 80% of Regular prices spans $5.60 to $6.50.
Coverage in this benchmark
1287 Regular-price locations across 1037 postal codes and 143 named communities.
Counties included
Fresno County, Kern County, Kings County, Madera County, Merced County, San Joaquin County, Stanislaus County, Tulare 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.