WK 40 · SEPTEMBER 28, 2026 · CALIFORNIA

California

$6.19

+38.6% vs national avg

Now

$6.19

vs National

+38.6%

12-wk change

+$0.99

PADD region

West Coast

This state is $1.72 above national — paid every fill-up, every commute.

Highest fill-up cost — California avg $6.19/gal

Worst Vehicles In California

  1. 2026 Chevrolet Silverado $126.26
  2. 2026 GMC Sierra $126.26
  3. 2026 Ford F150 $120.99
  4. 2027 Ram 1500 $120.99
  5. 2027 Jeep Grand Cherokee $120.99

Lowest fill-up cost — California avg $6.19/gal

Best Vehicles In California

  1. 2026 Honda Civic $65.23
  2. 2027 Honda CR-V $73.65
  3. 2026 Nissan Rogue $76.28
  4. 2025 Toyota RAV4 $76.28
  5. 2024 Toyota Camry $83.12

Across the line

Neighboring states

Oregon

$5.15/gal

−$1.04PADD avg

Nevada

$5.15/gal

−$1.04PADD avg

Arizona

$5.15/gal

−$1.04PADD avg

Cities in California

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Source: EIA · Updated September 28, 2026