Walnut Creek — Gas prices in California continue to rise with the average for a gallon of regular gasoline up 17 cents from last week to $5.57. Nationwide, the average jumped 15 cents from last week to $4.09 per gallon.
“Rising crude oil prices are behind the spike at the pump,” said Aldo Vazquez, spokesperson for AAA Mountain West Group. “Volatility along the Strait of Hormuz and instability in the region have pushed oil prices into the $90 per barrel range and could continue driving up costs during the second half of the summer.”
Fuel Prices Around California:
- San Francisco: $5.76
- Oakland: $5.58
- San Jose: $5.57
- Sacramento: $5.51
- Fresno: $5.48
- Stockton: $5.38
- Modesto: $5.40
Contra Costa County
- July 24, 2026 – $5.58
- July 17, 2026 – $5.44
- July 10, 2026 – $5.44
- July 3, 2026 – $5.45
- 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. | $5.5950 | $5.8210 | $6.0120 | $6.8080 |
| Yesterday Avg. | $5.5710 | $5.7970 | $5.9900 | $6.7790 |
| Week Ago Avg. | $5.4300 | $5.6610 | $5.8520 | $6.6410 |
| Month Ago Avg. | $5.5350 | $5.7710 | $5.9530 | $6.7160 |
| Year Ago Avg. | $4.4830 | $4.7180 | $4.8920 | $5.1960 |
According to new data from the Energy Information Administration (EIA), gasoline demand increased last week from 8.84 million to 8.94 million. Total domestic gasoline supply increased from 210.5 million barrels to 211.3 million. Gasoline production increased last week, averaging 9.7 million barrels per day.
Oil Market Dynamics
At the close of Wednesday’s formal trading session, WTI rose $2.49 to settle at $86.83 a barrel. The EIA reports that crude oil inventories increased by 2 million barrels from the previous week. At 411.7 million barrels, U.S. crude oil inventories are about 6% 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 42 cents. 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 California ($5.57), Hawaii ($5.42), Washington ($5.07), Alaska ($4.72), Nevada ($4.69), Oregon ($4.60), Arizona ($4.30), Michigan ($4.26), Montana ($4.26), and Illinois ($4.25).
The nation’s top 10 least expensive gasoline markets are Indiana ($3.53), Mississippi ($3.64), Louisiana ($3.67), Tennessee ($3.70), Texas ($3.70), Kentucky ($3.72), Kansas ($3.74), Alabama ($3.75), Oklahoma ($3.76), and Arkansas ($3.79).
Electric
The nation’s top 10 most expensive states for public charging per kilowatt hour are West Virginia (53 cents), Hawaii (51 cents), Alaska (48 cents), New Hampshire (47 cents), California (46 cents), Louisiana (46 cents), Illinois (45 cents), New Jersey (45 cents), Arkansas (45 cents), and Arizona (44 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 (34 cents), Utah (34 cents), South Dakota (35 cents), Nebraska (35 cents), Vermont (35 cents), New Mexico (37 cents), and Minnesota (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.
Previous
- July 17, 2026 – AAA: California Gas Prices Move Higher
- June 10 – California Gas Prices Reverse Course and Start Rising Again
- July 3 – California Drivers Get Gas Price Relief Entering July 4th Weekend
- June 26, 2026 – California Gas Prices Continue to Fall Following National Trend
- June 19, 2026 – 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
