Gas prices in California have dipped slightly this week, with the average self-service price at $5.428 per gallon, down 1.22% from last week. Diesel prices have also decreased, averaging $6.618 per gallon, a 1.46% drop. Compared to the national average of $4.006 per gallon for gasoline, California drivers are paying significantly more.
This slight decrease in prices comes as a welcome relief for drivers, though the state remains among the more expensive areas in the country for fuel. The gap between California’s gas prices and the national average stands at 35.5%, highlighting the state’s higher fuel costs.
California’s fuel prices are notably higher than other regions, with the state having the most expensive gas in the country at $5.428 per gallon. In contrast, Texas offers the cheapest gas at $3.513 per gallon, according to data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA).
The spread between gasoline and diesel prices in California is $1.19 per gallon. This information is sourced from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA).
