Gas Prices in Irvine, CA Today

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

$4.65

Average Regular Unleaded — Irvine, California

Current Gas Prices in Irvine

The average cost to fill up in Irvine, California is $$4.65 per gallon for regular gas right now. Compared to the national average, Irvine drivers are paying $0.66 above the national average, reflecting local market dynamics.

Fuel TypePrice / GallonGradeTrend
Regular Unleaded$4.6587 octane▲ Rising
Mid-Grade$5.3789 octane▲ Rising
Premium$5.8191-93 octane▲ Rising
Diesel$6.29N/A▲ Rising

Price Comparison

Irvine Average
$4.65
Regular Unleaded
California State Average
$4.76
$0.11 below the California average
National Average
$3.99
$0.66 above the national average

About Gas Prices in Irvine

The Irvine fuel market reflects California's broader pricing environment while adding local demand characteristics. With a growing population and rising commuter traffic, demand pressure in Irvine is steady. Warehouse club stations and discount brands regularly beat street prices by 10-20 cents per gallon.

Gas Prices by Brand in This City

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

CHEAPEST
Costco
$4.50
Speedway
$4.62
Circle K
$4.63
Sunoco
$4.66
Marathon
$4.67
BP
$4.69
Mobil
$4.70
Exxon
$4.71
Shell
$4.73
Chevron
$4.75

Fuel Type Prices in This City

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

Gas Prices in Nearby Cities

Santa Ana$4.64Anaheim$4.47Long Beach$4.68Riverside$4.57Los Angeles$4.70Fontana$4.75San Bernardino$4.55San Diego$4.51Chula Vista$4.53Oxnard$4.72
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Frequently Asked Questions

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The cheapest gas in Irvine 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 Irvine.
Irvine's current average of $$4.65 compares to the California statewide average of $$4.76. Irvine is $0.11 below the California average the state average, which is typical for a metro of its size and location.

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