Gas Prices in San Francisco, CA Today

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

$4.43

Average Regular Unleaded — San Francisco, California

Current Gas Prices in San Francisco

San Francisco, California motorists pay $$4.43 per gallon on average for regular gas today. The city's West market dynamics and the presence of {brandNote} stations influence what local drivers pay at the pump.

Fuel TypePrice / GallonGradeTrend
Regular Unleaded$4.4387 octane▲ Rising
Mid-Grade$5.1289 octane▲ Rising
Premium$5.5391-93 octane▲ Rising
Diesel$6.00N/A▲ Rising

Price Comparison

San Francisco Average
$4.43
Regular Unleaded
California State Average
$4.76
$0.33 below the California average
National Average
$3.99
$0.44 above the national average

About Gas Prices in San Francisco

San Francisco's fuel market is shaped by several intersecting forces. Its West supply chain means most supply arrives through regional pipeline networks. During spring switchover to summer fuel blends, prices in San Francisco typically rise 8-12 cents before stabilizing. The most competitive stations cluster near major retail corridors and highway commercial zones.

Gas Prices by Brand in This City

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

CHEAPEST
Costco
$4.28
Speedway
$4.40
Circle K
$4.41
Sunoco
$4.44
Marathon
$4.45
BP
$4.47
Mobil
$4.48
Exxon
$4.49
Shell
$4.51
Chevron
$4.53

Fuel Type Prices in This City

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

Gas Prices in Nearby Cities

Oakland$4.78Fremont$4.71San Jose$4.76Stockton$4.57Sacramento$4.49Modesto$4.55
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Frequently Asked Questions

Today's average gas price in San Francisco is $$4.43 per gallon for regular unleaded. Premium is approximately ${premPrice} and diesel runs ${dslPrice}. Individual station prices vary by 15-25 cents across the metro area.
The cheapest gas in San Francisco is typically found at warehouse clubs (Costco, Sam's Club), high-volume discount chains like Circle K and Speedway, and stations in commercial strips with multiple competitors. Our brand comparison table shows current estimated prices by major brand in San Francisco.
San Francisco's current average of $$4.43 compares to the California statewide average of $$4.76. San Francisco is $0.33 below the California average the state average, which is typical for a metro of its size and location.
Gas stations in San Francisco 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.
Costco and Sam's Club fuel stations serve many major metropolitan areas and offer the lowest prices for members — typically 15-25 cents below local market. Membership costs $65-130/year but typically pays for itself in fuel savings alone for regular drivers.

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