WALNUT CREEK, Calif.  – California’s average for a gallon of regular gasoline dropped 10 cents in the past week to $5.97, following a trend seen across the U.S. The national average for a gallon of regular gasoline is down 18 cents since last week to $4.24, marking the second straight week of decline. Pump prices are cooling off as the price of crude oil remains below $100 per barrel.

“Drivers will take all the relief they can get as they embark on summer road trips,” said AAA Mountain West Group spokesperson Doug Johnson. “But uncertainty lingers over when the Strait of Hormuz will fully reopen. That unknown means oil prices will likely not decrease dramatically as summertime gasoline demand climbs.”

Fuel Prices Around the State: 

San Francisco: $6.16
Oakland: $6.07
San Jose: $6.01
Sacramento: $5.98
Fresno: $5.96
Stockton: $5.86
Modesto: $5.89

Contra Costa Gas Prices

• June 5, 2026 – $6.05
• May 29, 2026 – $6.17
• May 8, 2026 – $6.22
• April 24. 2026 – $5.95
• April 9, 2026 – $5.99
• March 20, 2026 – $5.70
• March 12, 2026 – $5.49
• March 6, 2026 – $4.95
• March 5, 2026 –  $4.88
• Feb 27, 2026 – $4.75
• Feb 13, 2026 – $4.70
• Jan 30, 2026 – $4.39
• Jan 9, 2026 – $4.23
• Dec. 19, 2025 –  $4.31

According to new data from the Energy Information Administration (EIA), gasoline demand decreased last week from 9.25 million b/d to 8.59 million. Total domestic gasoline supply increased from 211.6 million barrels to 215 million. Gasoline production decreased last week, averaging 9.4 million barrels per day.

Oil Market Dynamics

At the close of Wednesday’s formal trading session, WTI rose $2.26 to settle at $96.02 a barrel. The EIA reports crude oil inventories decreased by 8 million barrels from the previous week. At 433.7 million barrels, U.S. crude oil inventories are about 3% 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 remained the same this past week at 41 cents. In California, the average is 46 cents.

State Stats

Gas

The nation’s top 10 most expensive gasoline markets are California ($5.97), Washington ($5.66), Hawaii ($5.62), Alaska ($5.21), Oregon ($5.16), Nevada ($5.09), Illinois ($4.66), Arizona ($4.62), Idaho ($4.57), and Washington, DC ($4.51).

The nation’s top 10 least expensive gasoline markets are Indiana ($3.55), Texas ($3.72), Oklahoma ($3.74), Louisiana ($3.79), South Carolina ($3.81), Mississippi ($3.81), Tennessee ($3.84), Georgia ($3.85), Kansas ($3.85), and North Carolina ($3.85).

Electric 

The nation’s top 10 most expensive states for public charging per kilowatt hour are West Virginia (53 cents), Hawaii (51 cents), Alaska (47 cents), New Hampshire (47 cents), Louisiana (46 cents), California (46 cents), Illinois (45 cents), Arkansas (45 cents), New Jersey (44 cents), and South Carolina (44 cents).

The nation’s top 10 least expensive states for public charging per kilowatt hour are Kansas (30 cents), Missouri (32 cents), Maryland (33 cents), Iowa (34 cents), Utah (34 cents), Nebraska (34 cents), South Dakota (34 cents), Vermont (35 cents), Colorado (37 cents), and Delaware (37 cents).

Save on gas

Use the AAA Mobile App to find the cheapest gas stations along your route, plan your trip, request roadside assistance, and more. AAA Members can save 30¢ per gallon on your first fill-up at participating stations when you join Shell Fuel Rewards®. All AAA Shell Fuel Rewards® Members save 5¢ per gallon on their fill-ups of up to 20 gallons at participating stations with complimentary Gold Status.

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. Find local news releases at mwg.aaa.com/news/press-release.

About AAA Mountain West Group

AAA Mountain West Group is one of the most trusted membership organizations, proudly serving over 6.8 million Members across Alaska, Arizona, Montana, Nevada, Northern California, Utah, and Wyoming. Named one of Forbes’ Most Trusted Companies in America, 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 5,400 dedicated Team Members, AAA is on a mission to revolutionize solutions that help our Members.

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• May 29, 2026 – Gas Prices are Falling, but Will They Keep Going Down?
• May 15, 2026 – AAA: Little Relief for Drivers as National Average Dips then Rises Again
• May 8, 2026 –  AAA: California Gas Prices Rose 15 Cents Since Last Week
• April 24, 2026 – AAA: Bit of Relief at the Pump as National Average Goes Down
• April 17, 2026 – AAA: Drivers See Small Break as Gas Prices Tick Lower
• April 10: California Pump Prices Climbing as Crude Oil Remains High
• April 3, 2026 – For the First Time in Four Years, National Average Exceeds $4/Gallon
• March 27, 2026 – California Gas Prices Jump One Dollar Twenty One Cents in One Month
• March 20 – California Gas Prices Continue to Climb
• March 13, 2026 – AAA: Rising Pump Prices, Higher Gas Demand as Spring Break Begins
• March 6, 2026 – AAA: Jump at the Pump as California Average Climbs 18 Cents
• Feb 27, 2026 – AAA: California Seeing Seasonal Shift Toward Rising Gas Prices
• Feb 20, 2026 – AAA: Pump Prices Holding Steady For Now
• Feb 13, 2026 – AAA: Gas Prices Tick Up Heading into Holiday Weekend