California Gas Price
The average price of regular gasoline in California was $5.387 per gallon for the week of June 22, 2026 — that is $1.473 per gallon above the US average of $3.914.
Quick answer: Gas in California costs $5.387 per gallon and ranks 1 of 11 US areas by price for week of 22 Jun 2026.
Price per gallon
$5.387
US average
$3.914
National rank
1 / 11
vs US average
+$1.473
How California compares
At $5.387 per gallon, California is $1.473 per gallon above the US average ($3.914) for the week of June 22, 2026. It ranks 1 of 11 tracked US areas, where rank 1 is the most expensive. Regional prices reflect state fuel taxes, distance from refineries, required fuel blends, and local competition — not a single national rate.
What a drive costs in California
Estimated fuel cost for a car averaging 25 miles per gallon at California's $5.387 per gallon. For your own vehicle and distance, use the journey cost calculator.
| Distance | Gallons (25 MPG) | Fuel cost |
|---|---|---|
| 50 miles | 2.0 | $10.77 |
| 100 miles | 4.0 | $21.55 |
| 250 miles | 10.0 | $53.87 |
| 500 miles | 20.0 | $107.74 |
Areas with a similar gas price
Areas nearest to California in the national price ranking — the closest neighbours by price per gallon.
| Rank | Area | $/gallon |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | West Coast (PADD 5) | $5.057 |
| 3 | Central Atlantic (PADD 1B) | $4.015 |
| 4 | New England (PADD 1A) | $3.952 |
Frequently asked questions about gas prices in California
What is the current gas price in California?
The average price of regular gasoline in California was $5.387 per gallon for the week of June 22, 2026, according to EIA Weekly Retail Gasoline Prices. That is $1.473 per gallon above the US average of $3.914.
How does California compare to the US average?
California is $1.473 per gallon above the US average. It ranks 1 of 11 tracked US areas by price, where rank 1 is the most expensive.
How much does it cost to drive 100 miles in California?
A car averaging 25 miles per gallon uses about 4 gallons to cover 100 miles. At $5.387 per gallon in California, that is roughly $21.55 in fuel.
Which areas have a gas price similar to California?
Areas priced closest to California ($5.387) include West Coast (PADD 5), Central Atlantic (PADD 1B) — the nearest neighbours in the national price ranking.
Why is gas expensive in California?
Regional gas prices reflect state and local fuel taxes, distance from refineries, required fuel blends, and competition. California's $5.387 price for the week of June 22, 2026 is set by those local factors, not by a single national rate.
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), Gasoline and Diesel Fuel Update — Weekly Retail Gasoline Prices, regular grade (all formulations), dollars per gallon, taxes included. Reporting period the week of June 22, 2026 (released June 23, 2026; next release June 30, 2026). Retrieved June 27, 2026. EIA data is a work of the U.S. federal government and is in the public domain.