WK 37 · SEPTEMBER 7, 2026 · CALIFORNIA

California

$5.68

+36.6% vs national avg

Now

$5.68

vs National

+36.6%

12-wk change

+$0.29

PADD region

PADD padd_5_west_coast

This state is $1.52 above national — paid every fill-up, every commute.

Highest fill-up cost — California avg $5.68/gal

Worst Vehicles In California

  1. 2027 Jeep Grand Cherokee $118.73
  2. 2026 Chevrolet Silverado $115.83
  3. 2026 GMC Sierra $115.83
  4. 2026 Ford F150 $111.00
  5. 2027 Ram 1500 $111.00

Lowest fill-up cost — California avg $5.68/gal

Best Vehicles In California

  1. 2026 Honda Civic $59.85
  2. 2026 Honda CR-V $67.57
  3. 2026 Nissan Rogue $69.98
  4. 2024 Toyota Camry $69.98
  5. 2025 Toyota RAV4 $69.98

Across the line

Neighboring states

Oregon

$5.36/gal

−$0.32PADD avg

Nevada

$5.36/gal

−$0.32PADD avg

Arizona

$5.36/gal

−$0.32PADD avg

Cities in California

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Source: EIA · Updated September 7, 2026