Gas prices in California are holding steady at $5.20 per gallon this week, according to the latest data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Diesel prices are also elevated, averaging $6.126 per gallon.
Compared to the national average of $3.855 per gallon for gas and $4.796 for diesel, California drivers are paying a significant premium. The state’s gas prices are 34.89% higher than the national average, placing it among the more expensive areas in the country.
For context, the most expensive gas prices in the country are found in California itself, at $5.200 per gallon, while the cheapest are in Texas, at $3.371 per gallon.
The spread between gas and diesel prices in California is $0.926 per gallon, reflecting the broader trend of diesel being more expensive than gas.
