Drivers in California are paying an average of 5.495 USD per gallon for self-service gasoline, according to the latest data. This is significantly higher than the national average of 4.079 USD per gallon. Diesel prices are also elevated, with an average of 6.716 USD per gallon, compared to the national average of 5.348 USD.
Over the past two weeks, gasoline prices in California have been on the rise. The current price of 5.495 USD per gallon is the highest in the last three weeks, marking a 2.63% increase from the lowest point in this period. Diesel prices have also seen an upward trend, though specific weekly changes were not provided.
California is among the more expensive areas in the country for fuel. The state’s gasoline prices are 34.71% higher than the national average, underscoring the premium drivers here pay at the pump. For context, the most expensive gas in the U.S. is currently found in California, while the cheapest is in Texas, where prices average 3.532 USD per gallon.
The data, sourced from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), highlights the ongoing disparity in fuel costs across the country. The spread between gasoline and diesel prices in California stands at 1.221 USD, reflecting the additional cost burden for diesel users.
