WK 34 · AUGUST 17, 2026 · CALIFORNIA

California

$5.40

+33.3% vs national avg

Now

$5.40

vs National

+33.3%

12-wk change

$-0.46

PADD region

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This state is $1.35 above national — paid every fill-up, every commute.

Highest fill-up cost — California avg $5.40/gal

Worst Vehicles In California

  1. 2027 Jeep Grand Cherokee $112.85
  2. 2026 Chevrolet Silverado $110.10
  3. 2026 GMC Sierra $110.10
  4. 2026 Ford F150 $105.51
  5. 2027 Ram 1500 $105.51

Lowest fill-up cost — California avg $5.40/gal

Best Vehicles In California

  1. 2026 Honda Civic $56.88
  2. 2026 Honda CR-V $64.22
  3. 2026 Nissan Rogue $66.52
  4. 2024 Toyota Camry $66.52
  5. 2025 Toyota RAV4 $66.52

Across the line

Neighboring states

Oregon

$5.09/gal

−$0.31PADD avg

Nevada

$5.09/gal

−$0.31PADD avg

Arizona

$5.09/gal

−$0.31PADD avg

Cities in California

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Source: EIA · Updated August 17, 2026