California Fuel Prices Continue to Fall

WALNUT CREEK, Calif. – While the average for a gallon of regular gasoline in California dropped 4 cents this past week to $5.58, the national average turned upward, rising to $4.07 following a brief drop to $4.00 on Monday. Crude oil prices are once again in the $80 per barrel range amid continued uncertainty along the Strait of Hormuz.

“While gasoline demand is down, crude oil prices are keeping pump prices higher than normal for this time of year,” said Doug Johnson, spokesperson for AAA Mountain West Group. “So far, this is the highest August on record when it comes to the national gasoline average.”

Fuel Prices Around the State:

San Francisco: $5.70
Oakland: $5.55
San Jose: $5.49
Sacramento: $5.49
Fresno: $5.49
Stockton: $5.37
Modesto: $5.38

Contra Costa County

Aug. 14, 2026 – $5.54
Aug. 7, 2026 – $5.58
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

According to new data from the Energy Information Administration (EIA), gasoline demand decreased last week from 9.03 million barrels per day to 8.96 million. Total domestic gasoline supply decreased from 209.7 million barrels to 208.7 million. Gasoline production also decreased, averaging 9.6 million barrels per day.

At the close of Wednesday’s formal trading session, WTI rose 7 cents to settle at $83.27 a barrel. The EIA reports that crude oil inventories increased by 17.4 million barrels from the previous week. At 424.4 million barrels, U.S. crude oil inventories are about 2% 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 47 cents.

State Stats

Gas

The nation’s top 10 most expensive gasoline markets are California ($5.58), Hawaii ($5.43), Washington ($5.16), Alaska ($4.83), Nevada ($4.76), Oregon ($4.69), Idaho ($4.41), Arizona ($4.40), Utah ($4.32), and Colorado ($4.31).

The nation’s top 10 least expensive gasoline markets are Louisiana ($3.57), Indiana ($3.59), Mississippi ($3.60), Alabama ($3.61), Texas ($3.63), South Carolina ($3.65), Tennessee ($3.65), Kentucky ($3.70), Arkansas ($3.71), and North Carolina ($3.72).

Electric

The nation’s top 10 most expensive states for public charging per kilowatt hour are West Virginia (52 cents), Hawaii (51 cents), Alaska (48 cents), California (47 cents), Louisiana (47 cents), New Hampshire (47 cents), Illinois (45 cents), New Jersey (45 cents), Arkansas (45 cents), and North Dakota (44 cents).

The nation’s top 10 least expensive states for public charging per kilowatt hour are Kansas (31 cents), Missouri (32 cents), Iowa (33 cents), Maryland (34 cents), Utah (34 cents), South Dakota (35 cents), Nebraska (36 cents), Vermont (36 cents), Minnesota (38 cents), and New Mexico (38 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

For over a century, AAA Mountain West Group (MWG) has served as a mission-driven, member-centric organization. Guided by its mission of People Helping People and powered by 5,400 dedicated team members, MWG delivers exceptional roadside assistance, auto repair, travel planning, financial and insurance services, home security, and exclusive member discounts. With a vision focused on creating Members for Life, MWG guides Members through every stage of their journey, serving more than 6.9 million people throughout Alaska, Arizona, Nevada, Northern California, Montana, Utah, and Wyoming. To learn more about AAA MWG, visit mwg.aaa.com.

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