WTI crude has risen $1.14/bbl over the past month. Retail gasoline typically follows crude moves with a 2–4 week lag as refined fuel works through the supply chain.
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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 | $3.877 | +0.215 | $4.37 | $4.70 | — | |
| 2 | Gulf Coast (PADD 3) | $3.902 | +0.227 | $4.39 | $4.74 | $5.18 | |
| 3 | Minnesota | $4.073 | +0.326 | $4.45 | $4.88 | — | |
| 4 | Lower Atlantic (PADD 1C) | $4.113 | +0.296 | $4.58 | $4.93 | $5.33 | |
| 5 | East Coast (PADD 1) | $4.251 | +0.293 | $4.73 | $5.09 | $5.50 | |
| 6 | Florida | $4.288 | +0.405 | $4.74 | $5.06 | — | |
| 7 | Massachusetts | $4.343 | +0.337 | $4.84 | $5.22 | — | |
| 8 | Colorado | $4.346 | +0.416 | $4.73 | $5.08 | — | |
| 9 | Rocky Mountain (PADD 4) | $4.359 | +0.343 | $4.71 | $5.00 | $5.52 | |
| 10 | New England (PADD 1A) | $4.378 | +0.291 | $4.88 | $5.24 | $5.86 | |
| 11 | Midwest (PADD 2) | $4.399 | +0.515 | $4.88 | $5.42 | $5.74 | |
| 12 | New York | $4.399 | +0.297 | $4.86 | $5.29 | — | |
| 13 | Central Atlantic (PADD 1B) | $4.420 | +0.289 | $4.93 | $5.25 | $5.87 | |
| 14 | U.S. National Average | $4.452 | +0.329 | $5.03 | $5.40 | $5.64 | |
| 15 | Ohio | $4.776 | +0.905 | $5.32 | $5.87 | — | |
| 16 | West Coast excl. CA | $5.135 | +0.168 | $5.54 | $5.77 | $6.00 | |
| 17 | Washington | $5.529 | +0.230 | $5.87 | $6.06 | — | |
| 18 | West Coast (PADD 5)you | $5.583 | +0.171 | $6.03 | $6.22 | $6.63 | |
| ↑ | California | $5.959 | +0.174 | $6.28 | $6.45 | $7.36 |
West Coast gas prices are currently holding at $5.41 per gallon for regular unleaded, up 9.2 cents from last week as crude oil markets remain elevated. This price level reflects typical late-spring demand patterns on the Pacific Coast, though it remains significantly above historical averages for early May. The region's isolated fuel supply chain and strict environmental blend requirements continue to push prices higher than the national average.
At $5.41 per gallon, a typical 15-gallon fill-up will cost about $81, roughly $4 more than it did seven days ago. The West Coast premium over national average pricing is substantial, driven by California's unique fuel specifications and limited pipeline connectivity to other refineries. Diesel prices are even steeper at $6.53 per gallon, making it particularly expensive for commercial drivers and truckers operating in the region.
The West Coast's geographic isolation means the region relies heavily on California, Washington, and Alaska refineries with limited ability to import fuel from elsewhere, creating a supply bottleneck that inflates prices. California's Low Carbon Fuel Standard and special environmental blend requirements add production costs that competitors in other states don't face. State excise taxes also vary significantly across the region—California's gas tax is among the nation's highest—and seasonal refinery maintenance, coupled with growing spring driving demand, further pressures prices upward.
With WTI crude currently at $95.43 per barrel and Brent at $109.62, the recent uptick reflects international crude strength, particularly in the Brent benchmark that influences West Coast pricing more directly. Typically, changes in crude prices take 2 to 6 weeks to fully appear at the pump, so the current price surge may reflect crude moves from mid to late April. If crude stabilizes or declines in the coming weeks, some relief at the pump could arrive by mid to late May.
💡 Money-Saving Tip: West Coast drivers should consider filling up mid-week (Tuesday through Thursday) when prices typically dip slightly before weekend demand spikes, and loyalty programs at major chains like Shell or Chevron can yield modest discounts on the West Coast. Many drivers in California also benefit from using ethanol blends like E10 at stations that offer them, though availability varies and the fuel standard rules limit these options compared to other regions.
Crude prices remain volatile in the $95–$110 range, and any geopolitical or production disruptions could push West Coast pump prices higher in the near term, while a sustained crude decline would be needed to bring meaningful relief by mid-May. Watch refinery maintenance schedules and demand patterns as summer driving season approaches—both could amplify price swings in this supply-constrained region.
Regular gasoline in West Coast (PADD 5) currently averages $5.583 per gallon, up $0.171 from last week. Prices are sourced weekly from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) and reflect averages across retail stations in the region.