
California’s Economic Pulse: October 2026
California's October 2026 economic round-up: unemployment, population trends and key indicators

California's October 2026 economic round-up: unemployment, population trends and key indicators
Gas prices in California average $6.189 per gallon this week, up 3.1% from last week, while diesel costs…
California gas prices fall 0.57% to $5.397 per gallon, diesel rises 2.52% to $6.785. Among the most expensive…
California's unemployment rate stands at 5.1% in July 2026, down from 5.2% in the prior period, per U.S.…
California gas prices average $5.428 per gallon this week, down 1.22% from last week, while diesel stands at…
California gas prices average 5.495 USD per gallon, significantly higher than the national average. Diesel costs 6.716 USD…
California's unemployment rate fell to 5.2% in June 2026, down from 5.3% in the prior period, according to…