WALNUT CREEK, Calif. – Pump prices in California have dropped for a fifth straight week, with the average for a gallon of regular gasoline dropping 14 cents in the past week to $5.50. That follows a trend seen across the nation as today’s national average is $3.91 per gallon.
“Crude oil prices continue to fall as the U.S. and Ian work toward a long-term deal,” said Doug Johnson, spokesperson for AAA Mountain West Group. “Despite lower prices, demand could rise as a record number of Americans prepare to travel for Independence Day weekend, with 85% planning to drive to their destinations.”
Fuel Prices Around the State:
- San Francisco: $5.66
- Oakland: $5.57
- San Jose: $5.55
- Sacramento: $5.53
- Fresno: $5.44
- Stockton: $5.36
- Modesto: $5.44
Contra Costa Gas Prices
- June 25, 2026 – $5.57
- June 18, 2026 – $5.71
- 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
California average gas prices
| Regular | Mid-Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Avg. | $5.4860 | $5.7220 | $5.9080 | $6.6430 |
| Yesterday Avg. | $5.5080 | $5.7430 | $5.9300 | $6.6710 |
| Week Ago Avg. | $5.6120 | $5.8480 | $6.0350 | $6.8380 |
| Month Ago Avg. | $6.1090 | $6.3280 | $6.5250 | $7.3770 |
| Year Ago Avg. | $4.6230 | $4.8580 | $5.0340 | $5.1340 |
According to new data from the Energy Information Administration (EIA), gasoline demand decreased last week from 9.21 million b/d to 8.77 million. Total domestic gasoline supply increased from 214.2 million barrels to 216.3 million. Gasoline production decreased last week, averaging 9.5 million barrels per day.
Oil Market Dynamics
At the close of Wednesday’s formal trading session, WTI fell $2.87 to settle at $70.34 a barrel. The EIA reports that crude oil inventories decreased by 6.1 million barrels from the previous week. At 412.1 million barrels, U.S. crude oil inventories are about 7% below the five-year average for this time of year.
EV Charging
The national average cost of electricity at public EV charging stations held steady this week at 41 cents per kilowatt hour. In California, the average per kilowatt hour of electricity is 46 cents.
State Stats
Gas
The nation’s top 10 most expensive gasoline markets are Hawaii ($5.53), California ($5.50), Washington ($5.27), Alaska ($4.93), Oregon ($4.78), Nevada ($4.71), Illinois ($4.20), Idaho ($4.19), District of Columbia ($4.18), and Michigan ($4.18).
The nation’s top 10 least expensive gasoline markets are Indiana ($3.30), Texas ($3.36), Oklahoma ($3.43), Tennessee ($3.44), Louisiana ($3.50), Mississippi ($3.51), Alabama ($3.51), Arkansas ($3.51), Kentucky ($3.52), and Iowa ($3.54).
Electric
The nation’s top 10 most expensive states for public charging per kilowatt hour are West Virginia (53 cents), Hawaii (51 cents), New Hampshire (47 cents), California (46 cents), Louisiana (46 cents), Alaska (45 cents), Illinois (45 cents), New Jersey (45 cents), Arkansas (44 cents), and Arizona (43 cents).
The nation’s top 10 least expensive states for public charging per kilowatt hour are Kansas (30 cents), Missouri (32 cents), Iowa (33 cents), Maryland (33 cents), Utah (33 cents), South Dakota (34 cents), Nebraska (35 cents), Vermont (35 cents), New Mexico (37 cents), and Colorado (37 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. Find local news releases at mwg.aaa.com/news/press-release.
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Previous
- June 19 – Pump Prices Fall Across California for a Month Straight
- June 6, 2026 – California Gas Average Drops 10 Cents, Now Under Six Dollars
- 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
