The Real Cost
Week of November 2, 2026 · San Diego, CA
2026 Ford Bronco
2.3L I4 4WD · 20.8 gal tank · 20 MPG · manufacturer spec
$102–$120
typical fill → full tank · 20.8 galAt $5.75/gal, this tank gets you about 416 miles.
Source: EIA · Updated November 2, 2026
12-week state trend
+$0.32 over 12 wk
Local context
San Diego runs at $5.75/gal this week — about 38.4% above the U.S. average of $4.15. At this price the 2026 Ford Bronco's 20 MPG returns roughly 3.5 miles per dollar (50.0 gallons per 1,000 miles).
At a typical 12,000 miles a year — the U.S. driving average — a San Diego driver spends about $3,449 on gas in this car (use the calculator for your own mileage). For the same car, $3,449 in California (priciest reporting state at $5.75/gal) vs. $2,147 in Texas ($3.58/gal). $1,302 swing.
By the numbers
Fill cost
$102–$120
typical → full · 416 mi/tank
Per gallon
$5.75
EIA CA state weekly
Monthly · 12k mi/yr
$287.40
50.0 gal
Annual · 12k mi/yr
$3449
600 gal
The math
Why it costs what it costs.
- Fill cost = 20.8 gal × $5.75/gal = $119.56
- Miles per tank = 20.8 × 20 = 416
- Annual @ 12,000 mi (typical) = 12,000 ÷ 20 × $5.75 = $3449
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