Gas prices in California have reached an average of $5.175 per gallon this week, significantly higher than the national average of $3.777. Diesel prices are also elevated, averaging $6.073 per gallon, compared to the national average of $4.578.
Compared to last week, gas prices in California have remained steady, with no significant change reported. Diesel prices have also held steady, showing no substantial movement from the previous week.
California is among the more expensive areas in the country for fuel, with gas prices 37.01% higher than the national average. This places the state in a tier of its own, with the highest gas prices in the nation, while Texas offers the cheapest at $3.287 per gallon.
The spread between gas and diesel prices in California stands at $0.898. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), these figures reflect the current fuel landscape in the state.
