WALNUT CREEK, Calif. – The holiday season is delivering a gift for California drivers as the average gas prices across the state dropped 10 cents since last week to $4.41 per gallon of regular gasoline.

Nationwide the average has dropped 5 cents since last week to $2.94 marking the lowest gas prices in four years. The national average has stayed below the $3 mark since hitting $2.99 on December 2. As a record number of travelers prepare to hit the road later this month, they’ll be paying less than they were last holiday season when the national average was $3.04 to close out 2024.

Fuel Prices Around the State: 
San Francisco: $4.41
Oakland: $4.32
San Jose: $4.23
Sacramento: $4.27
Fresno: $4.27
Stockton: $4.08

Contra Costa County

• Dec 12: $4.35
• Dec 5: $4.43
• Nov 21: $4.53
• Nov 14: $4.57
• Nov 7: $4.60
• Oct 31: $4.59
• Oct 23: $4.62
• Oct 17: $4.67
• Oct. 3: $4.61
• Sept. 26: $4.63
• Sept. 12 – $4.66
• Aug 15 – $4.57
• Aug 8 – $4.58
• July 25 – $4.53
• June 27: $4.73
• June 6: $4.83
• May 23: $5.02
• April 3 – $5.08
• March 28 – $4.83
• March 6 – $4.91
• Feb 20 – $5.06
• Feb 7 – $4.59

According to new data from the Energy Information Administration (EIA), gasoline demand increased from 8.32 million b/d last week to 8.45 million. Total domestic gasoline supply increased from 214.4 million barrels to 220.8 million. Gasoline production decreased last week, averaging 9.6 million barrels per day.

Oil Market Dynamics

At the close of Wednesday’s formal trading session, WTI rose 21 cents to settle at $58.46 a barrel. The EIA reports crude oil inventories decreased by 1.8 million barrels from the previous week. At 425.7 million barrels, U.S. crude oil inventories are about 4% below the five-year average for this time of year.

EV Charging

The national average per kilowatt hour of electricity at a public EV charging station stayed the same this past week at 38 cents. In California, it’s 42 cents.

State Stats

Gas
The nation’s top 10 most expensive gasoline markets are Hawaii ($4.44), California ($4.41), Washington ($4.04), Oregon ($3.66), Alaska ($3.63), Nevada ($3.55), Arizona ($3.20), Washington, DC ($3.19), Pennsylvania ($3.17), and New York ($3.11).

The nation’s top 10 least expensive gasoline markets are Oklahoma ($2.36), Texas ($2.51), Iowa ($2.52), Colorado ($2.52), Arkansas ($2.53), Mississippi ($2.54), Wiscon-sin ($2.57), Louisiana ($2.57), Missouri ($2.59), and Kentucky ($2.59).

Electric

The nation’s top 10 most expensive states for public charging per kilowatt hour are West Virginia (51 cents), Alaska (48 cents), Hawaii (48 cents), Louisiana (44 cents), New Hampshire (44 cents), South Carolina (44 cents), New Jersey (43 cents), Alabama (42 cents), Tennessee (42 cents), and Arizona (42 cents).

The nation’s top 10 least expensive states for public charging per kilowatt hour are Kansas (26 cents), Wyoming (26 cents), Missouri (28 cents), Nebraska (29 cents), Ver-mont (31 cents), Utah (32 cents), Delaware (32 cents), Iowa (32 cents), Maryland (32cents), and New Mexico (33 cents).

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

Find current fuel prices at GasPrices.AAA.com.

About AAA Mountain West Group

AAA Mountain West Group is a membership and full-service leisure travel organization, proudly serving over 6.8 million Members across Alaska, Arizona, Nevada, Northern California, Montana, and Utah. AAA delivers unmatched expertise and value through roadside assistance and electric vehicle (EV) resources, along with comprehensive auto repair, travel, insurance, financial, and home security services. Powered by 5,300 dedicated Team Members, AAA is on a mission to revolutionize solutions that help our Members.

---

Previous

• Dec 5 –  National Average Dips Below $3 a Gallon for First Time in 4 Years
• Nov 21 – Few Fluctuations at the Pump Ahead of Thanksgiving in California
• Nov 14 – A Steady Week for California Gas Prices Ahead of Thanksgiving