WALNUT CREEK, Calif. – Despite increased demand, gas prices dipped lower this week, with today’s California average at $4.66, eight cents down from last week, and 21 cents from a year ago. The national average is $3.07 per gallon, down three cents from last week ago and 321 cents from a year ago. This drop at the pump comes as many travelers gear up to hit the road for spring break. Drivers may be surprised to find gas under $3 in 31 states.

The national average per kilowatt hour of electricity at a public EV charging station remains the same at 34 cents. In California, the average per kilowatt hour is 35 cents.

According to new data from the Energy Information Administration (EIA), gasoline demand increased from 8.87 million b/d last week to 9.18. Total domestic gasoline supply decreased from 246.8 million barrels to 241.1, leaving them slightly below seasonal averages. Gasoline production also decreased last week, averaging 9.6 million barrels per day.

At the close of Wednesday’s formal trading session, WTI increased $1.43 to settle at $67.68 a barrel. The EIA reports that crude oil inventories decreased by 1.4 million barrels from the previous week. At 435.2 million barrels, U.S. crude oil inventories are about 5% below the five-year average for this time of year.

Fuel Prices Around the State:

• San Francisco: $4.81
• Oakland: $4.79
• San Jose: $4.72
• Sacramento: $4.71
• Fresno: $4.65
• Stockton: $4.51

In Contra Costa County, a look at costs since Dec 2024:

• March 14 – $4.81
• March 6 – $4.91
• Feb 28 – $5.00
• Feb 20 – $5.06
• Feb 14 – $5.05
• Feb 7 – $4.59
• Dec 13 – $4.31
• Dec 7 – $4.36

Quick Gas and Electricity Stats

Gas

The nation’s top 10 most expensive gasoline markets are California ($4.66), Hawaii ($4.54), Washington ($4.08), Nevada ($3.74), Oregon ($3.71), Alaska ($3.40), Arizona ($3.35), Illinois ($3.25), Pennsylvania ($3.23), and Idaho ($3.19).

The nation’s top 10 least expensive gasoline markets are Mississippi ($2.64), Texas ($2.66), Kentucky ($2.68), Oklahoma ($2.71), Louisiana ($2.72), Tennessee ($2.73), Arkansas ($2.78), Alabama ($2.75), South Carolina ($2.76) and North Carolina ($2.78).

Electric

The nation’s top 10 most expensive states for public charging per kilowatt hour are Hawaii (56 cents), West Virginia (47 cents), Montana (45 cents), Idaho (43 cents), South Carolina (42 cents), Tennessee (42 cents), Arkansas (42 cents), New Hampshire (42 cents), Kentucky (41 cents), and Alaska (41 cents).

The nation’s top 10 least expensive states for public charging per kilowatt hour are Kansas (22 cents), Missouri (25 cents), Nebraska (26 cents), Delaware (29 cents), Iowa (29 cents), Michigan (29 cents), North Dakota (30 cents), Utah (30 cents), and Texas (30 cents).

Drivers can find current gas and electric charging prices along their route using the AAA Mobile App, now available on CarPlay.

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• March 7 – AAA: California Gas Prices Shift Downward
• Feb 28 –AAA: California Drivers See a Slight Break at the Pump
• Feb 20 – California Gas Prices Now Highest in the Nation
• Feb 14 –  Gas Prices Increase in Contra Costa County
• Feb 7 – California Gas Prices Tick Up Again Amid Tariff Concerns