Gas Prices in Los Angeles, CA Today

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

$4.70

Average Regular Unleaded — Los Angeles, California

Current Gas Prices in Los Angeles

Motorists in Los Angeles are seeing $$4.70 per gallon at the pump today for regular gas. This is $0.06 below the California average the California state average, driven by local competition and Los Angeles's proximity to supply infrastructure.

Fuel TypePrice / GallonGradeTrend
Regular Unleaded$4.7087 octane▲ Rising
Mid-Grade$5.4389 octane▲ Rising
Premium$5.8791-93 octane▲ Rising
Diesel$6.36N/A▲ Rising

Price Comparison

Los Angeles Average
$4.70
Regular Unleaded
California State Average
$4.76
$0.06 below the California average
National Average
$3.99
$0.71 above the national average

About Gas Prices in Los Angeles

Los Angeles's position in California gives it West supply chain supply chain characteristics. Refinery-direct brands like Valero and wholesale retailers like Costco typically offer the strongest value in the area. Premium brands like Shell and Chevron charge a quality markup that may or may not be worth it depending on your vehicle.

Gas Prices by Brand in This City

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

Fuel Type Prices in This City

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Gas price spikes in Los Angeles are typically triggered by regional supply disruptions, pipeline outages, refinery maintenance, seasonal blend transitions, and global crude oil price increases. Holiday demand surges around Memorial Day, July 4th, and Labor Day also push prices up temporarily.
Premium gas in Los Angeles is worth the extra cost only if your vehicle requires it. If your owner's manual says Required, always use premium. If it says Recommended, you may use regular with minimal performance loss. Never use regular in a vehicle that requires premium.
Costco offers the cheapest gas wherever it operates in the Los Angeles area. Among street stations, Circle K, Speedway, and Wawa (in applicable markets) consistently offer below-average prices. Shell, Chevron, and BP typically price above the local average.
At today's Los Angeles average of $$4.70 per gallon, a standard 13-gallon sedan tank costs ${fillCost} to fill. A larger 20-gallon SUV or truck tank runs ${truckFill}. Choosing the cheapest local station can save $3-5 on each fill-up.
Monday and Tuesday are statistically the cheapest days to buy gas in most US cities including Los Angeles. Prices rise Thursday through Sunday as weekend driving demand increases. Filling up Tuesday afternoon before price adjustments is a reliable strategy.

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