Gas prices in California have reached $5.520 per gallon this week, while diesel costs $7.218. This is significantly higher than the national average, where regular gasoline is priced at $4.071 and diesel at $5.599 per gallon.
Over the past seven weeks, gas prices in California have seen a 3.1% increase, reaching their highest point in this window at $5.520. Diesel prices have also risen, though the exact percentage change is not available.
California remains among the more expensive areas in the country for fuel. The state’s gas prices are 35.59% above the national average, underscoring the higher costs drivers face in this region. For context, the most expensive gas prices in the U.S. are found in California at $5.520, while the cheapest are in Texas at $3.577.
The spread between gas and diesel prices in California stands at $1.698. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), these figures reflect the ongoing trends in fuel costs across the state.
