Gas Prices in Bakersfield, CA Today

Updated April 5, 2026 — Prices updated regularly from EIA data

$4.48

Average Regular Unleaded — Bakersfield, California

Current Gas Prices in Bakersfield

Today in Bakersfield, California, regular gas is averaging $$4.48 per gallon. Prices across the metro vary by as much as 20-30 cents, so using a price comparison app before every fill-up pays off.

Fuel TypePrice / GallonGradeTrend
Regular Unleaded$4.4887 octane▲ Rising
Mid-Grade$5.1889 octane▲ Rising
Premium$5.6091-93 octane▲ Rising
Diesel$6.06N/A▲ Rising

Price Comparison

Bakersfield Average
$4.48
Regular Unleaded
California State Average
$4.76
$0.28 below the California average
National Average
$3.99
$0.49 above the national average

About Gas Prices in Bakersfield

Local Bakersfield drivers have learned key strategies for minimizing fuel costs. Fill up on Mondays or Tuesdays when prices are typically at their weekly low. Avoid stations within a mile of highway exits — the convenience markup adds real cost. Loyalty apps from major brands can save 5-10 cents per gallon with minimal effort.

Gas Prices by Brand in This City

Estimated prices based on brand modifiers. Sorted cheapest to most expensive.

CHEAPEST
Costco
$4.33
Speedway
$4.45
Circle K
$4.46
Sunoco
$4.49
Marathon
$4.50
BP
$4.52
Mobil
$4.53
Exxon
$4.54
Shell
$4.56
Chevron
$4.58

Fuel Type Prices in This City

Regular Unleaded
87 octane
Premium Gasoline
91-93 octane
Diesel Fuel
N/A

Gas Prices in Nearby Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Today's average gas price in Bakersfield is $$4.48 per gallon for regular unleaded. Premium is approximately ${premPrice} and diesel runs ${dslPrice}. Individual station prices vary by 15-25 cents across the metro area.
The cheapest gas in Bakersfield is typically found at warehouse clubs (Costco, Sam's Club), high-volume discount chains like Circle K and Speedway, and stations in commercial strips with multiple competitors. Our brand comparison table shows current estimated prices by major brand in Bakersfield.
Bakersfield's current average of $$4.48 compares to the California statewide average of $$4.76. Bakersfield is $0.28 below the California average the state average, which is typical for a metro of its size and location.
Gas stations in Bakersfield typically update prices 1-3 times per week in response to wholesale market changes. Prices generally dip early in the week and rise Thursday-Sunday. Following weekly trends helps identify optimal fill-up windows.

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