CA · fuel prices · week of Nov 9, 2026
California diesel and gas prices
The average pump price of diesel and gasoline in California, against the country and the West Coast region, and what it costs a truck per mile.
$7.897/gal diesel
−2.2% from last week
- Regular
- $5.562
- Premium
- $6.031
- Diesel vs US
- +28.9%
- Diesel, 1 year
- +58.3%
California prices by fuel
| Fuel | Per gallon | 1 wk | 1 yr | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel | $7.897 | −17.9¢ | +58.3% | EIA survey |
| Regular gasoline | $5.562 | −18.6¢ | +23.6% | EIA survey |
| Midgrade gasoline | $5.892 | −17.6¢ | +22.0% | EIA survey |
| Premium gasoline | $6.031 | −17.3¢ | +21.3% | EIA survey |
Every California price here is EIA's weekly survey of the state.
California · monthly · dollars per gallon
California fuel price history
DieselRegular gasoline
Diesel in California averaged $7.897 a gallon in the week of Nov 9, 2026, +28.9% against the US average of $6.127 and against $7.110 across the West Coast region. That ranks California 1 of 49 for diesel, most expensive first.
Fuel taxes in California
| Per gallon | State | Federal | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel | $0.929 | $0.244 | $1.173 |
| Gasoline | $0.736 | $0.184 | $0.920 |
State excise tax plus other state taxes and fees. EIA, July 2026.
Diesel cost per mile in California
At $7.897 a gallon, with fuel's share of the all-in rate for loads leaving California. California freight rates →
| Truck type | Fuel per mile | Per 1,000 miles |
|---|---|---|
| VAN53' dry van | $1.16 | $1,161 |
| REEF53' refrigerated | $1.29 | $1,295 |
| FLAT48' flatbed | $1.23 | $1,234 |
| STEPStep deck | $1.27 | $1,274 |
| PWRPower only | $1.16 | $1,161 |
| HOTHotshot | $0.79 | $790 |
| BOX26' box truck | $0.88 | $877 |
| SPRTSprinter van | $0.49 | $494 |
Fuel prices by city in California
- Los Angeles3,878,704
- San Diego1,404,452
- San Jose997,368
- San Francisco827,526
- Fresno550,105
- Sacramento535,798
- Long Beach450,901
- Oakland443,554
- Bakersfield417,468
- Anaheim344,561
- Stockton324,975
- Riverside323,757
- Irvine318,683
- Santa Ana316,184
- Chula Vista278,546
- Santa Clarita229,159
- Fremont228,192
- San Bernardino224,775
- Modesto220,592
- Fontana218,455
- Moreno Valley213,919
- Oxnard200,616
- Huntington Beach193,151
- Glendale187,823
- Ontario185,285
- Elk Grove182,797
- Santa Rosa177,524
- Rancho Cucamonga176,675
- Garden Grove172,361
- Oceanside170,941
- Lancaster167,426
- Roseville163,304
- Palmdale162,536
- Corona161,540
- Salinas160,783
- Hayward158,440