WTI crude has fallen $12.94/bbl over the past month. Gas stations are typically slower to pass on savings than price increases, but relief at the pump usually arrives within 2–4 weeks.
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Ranked by pump price. Click a region to view its dashboard.
| # | Region | Regular ↑ | vs others | vs last wk | Mid | Prem | Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ↓ | Texas | $3.432 | -0.129 | $3.93 | $4.27 | — | |
| 2 | Gulf Coast (PADD 3) | $3.521 | -0.122 | $4.03 | $4.37 | $4.65 | |
| 3 | Lower Atlantic (PADD 1C) | $3.725 | -0.038 | $4.21 | $4.59 | $4.83 | |
| 4 | Florida | $3.739 | +0.045 | $4.20 | $4.54 | — | |
| 5 | Minnesota | $3.834 | -0.098 | $4.20 | $4.70 | — | |
| 6 | Midwest (PADD 2) | $3.861 | -0.084 | $4.31 | $4.92 | $5.01 | |
| 7 | East Coast (PADD 1) | $3.913 | -0.077 | $4.43 | $4.80 | $5.05 | |
| 8 | Colorado | $3.950 | -0.035 | $4.36 | $4.68 | — | |
| 9 | U.S. National Average | $4.052 | -0.094 | $4.67 | $5.04 | $5.06 | |
| 10 | Massachusetts | $4.067 | -0.129 | $4.67 | $5.06 | — | |
| 11 | Ohio | $4.080 | +0.064 | $4.67 | $5.24 | — | |
| 12 | New England (PADD 1A) | $4.101 | -0.136 | $4.70 | $5.07 | $5.51 | |
| 13 | Rocky Mountain (PADD 4) | $4.104 | -0.090 | $4.45 | $4.76 | $5.02 | |
| 14 | Central Atlantic (PADD 1B) | $4.140 | -0.115 | $4.69 | $4.98 | $5.50 | |
| 15 | New York | $4.190 | -0.089 | $4.65 | $4.97 | — | |
| 16 | West Coast excl. CA | $4.844 | -0.111 | $5.30 | $5.48 | $5.52 | |
| 17 | West Coast (PADD 5) | $5.229 | -0.129 | $5.69 | $5.83 | $6.07 | |
| 18 | Washington | $5.343 | -0.101 | $5.70 | $5.88 | — | |
| ↑ | Californiayou | $5.554 | -0.142 | $5.89 | $6.00 | $6.71 |
California's regular gasoline is currently holding at $5.554 per gallon, down $0.142 from last week as crude oil prices moderate slightly. This price level remains well above the national average, reflecting California's unique fuel market and strict environmental regulations. Summer driving season typically pushes prices upward, but the recent weekly decline suggests some relief in the supply-demand balance.
At the current price, filling a 15-gallon tank with regular gasoline costs about $83.31, compared to roughly $84.43 last week. California's gas prices are among the highest in the nation due to the state's unique Low Carbon Fuel Standard, boutique fuel blends, and higher state excise taxes—currently 68.2 cents per gallon. Diesel fuel sits at $6.713 per gallon, a $1.159 spread above regular, reflecting separate refining demands and supply constraints.
California's gas prices are driven by three primary regional factors: state-mandated low-sulfur, cleaner-burning fuel blends that require specialized refining capacity, making the state less able to import cheaper out-of-state gasoline; a limited number of in-state refineries concentrated in the Bay Area, Los Angeles, and Kern County, reducing competition and increasing vulnerability to outages; and California's excise tax of 68.2 cents per gallon plus additional local sales taxes, which add roughly 50–65 cents per gallon depending on county. Seasonal summer demand peaks in June through August, traditionally supporting higher prices even before environmental blend costs.
WTI crude is trading at $92.16 per barrel and Brent at $93.76, with California refineries primarily processing Brent-linked crudes; a modest decline from weeks prior has begun trickling to the pump. Typically, crude price changes reach California gas stations within 2 to 6 weeks, so current prices largely reflect mid-May crude levels around $95–$97 per barrel. Any sustained crude weakness below $90 would likely ease pump prices further by late July, though refinery maintenance or supply disruptions could offset that benefit.
💡 Money-Saving Tip: Fill up on Tuesday or Wednesday mornings when California stations typically refresh pricing after the weekend demand spike; avoid filling on Friday evenings and Saturdays when prices tend to peak. Download GasBuddy or use GetPumpRate to identify the cheapest stations in your area—California's price spread between cities can exceed $0.30 per gallon, making location choice a key savings lever.
California gas prices may experience modest downward pressure if crude remains near $92–$94 per barrel over the next two weeks, though summer driving season and potential refinery disruptions remain upside risks. Watch for any announced refinery maintenance in July and August, as even brief outages in California's constrained refining system can quickly push prices up 20–40 cents per gallon.
Regular gasoline in California currently averages $5.554 per gallon, down $0.142 from last week. Prices are sourced weekly from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) and reflect averages across retail stations in the region.