California · EIA survey Nov 9, 2026
California gas and diesel prices
Regular gasoline $5.562 and diesel $7.897 a gallon this week, including taxes. EIA surveys California gasoline prices directly.
Price history
California vs. its region and the U.S.
| Area | Diesel | Regular | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $7.897 | $5.562 | $6.031 |
| West Coast (PADD 5) | $7.110 | $5.110 | $5.761 |
| United States | $6.127 | $3.995 | $5.013 |
| Los Angeles city | — | $5.559 | $5.984 |
| San Francisco city | — | $5.447 | $6.056 |
Home heating fuels in California
EIA collects residential heating oil and propane prices weekly from October through March (monthly in summer).
California fuel taxes
| Gasoline | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|
| State taxes and fees | 73.6¢ | 92.9¢ |
| Federal excise | 18.4¢ | 24.4¢ |
| Total per gallon | 92.0¢ | $1.173 |
| Share of this week’s price | 17% | 15% |
| Rank (1 = highest state tax) | 1 of 51 | 1 of 51 |
State rates: Tax Foundation, July 2026 (state statutes); excludes some local and gross-receipts taxes. All states.
Driving electric in California
At California’s average residential rate, home charging costs 57% less per mile than gasoline. Public fast charging usually costs more. Run your own numbers.
Quick answers
What is the average price of gas in California?
$5.562 a gallon for regular in EIA's survey of November 9, 2026, EIA's average for California.
What is the price of diesel in California?
$7.897 a gallon in EIA's survey of November 9, 2026.
Is fuel in California cheaper than the national average?
Diesel is $1.770 above the U.S. average, and regular gasoline $1.567 above.
What is the gas tax in California?
73.6¢ a gallon in state taxes on gasoline and 92.9¢ on diesel (Tax Foundation, July 2026), plus the federal 18.4¢ and 24.4¢: 92.0¢ and $1.173 in total.
Is it cheaper to drive electric in California?
At 29.75¢ per kWh (EIA residential average) an EV getting 3.5 miles per kWh spends about $8.50 per 100 miles on home charging, against $19.86 for a 28-mpg car at $5.562 gas.
Plan a trip or fleet budget with California prices: trip fuel cost · fleet budget. Source: EIA Gasoline and Diesel Fuel Update.