PADD 5 Except California Gas Prices

Current average fuel prices for PADD 5 Except California, sourced from the U.S. Energy Information Administration's weekly retail survey, plus a calculator prefilled with the local price.

Regular$4.541
Premium$5.143
Diesel$5.362

Weekly price trend, regular gasoline

$4.25$4.50$4.75$5.00$5.25Jun 1Jun 15Jun 29Jul 13Jul 20
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Week ofPrice per gallon
Jun 1$5.080
Jun 8$4.955
Jun 15$4.844
Jun 22$4.665
Jun 29$4.534
Jul 6$4.422
Jul 13$4.393
Jul 20$4.541

What shapes the price in PADD 5 Except California

Encompasses Washington, Oregon, Nevada, Arizona, Alaska, and Hawaii. This index reflects West Coast fuel dynamics while excluding California's unique CARB boutique gasoline formulations and nation-leading state fuel tax rates.

U.S. retail gasoline prices follow a reliable seasonal cycle. Prices typically rise between February and May as refineries conduct scheduled seasonal maintenance (turnarounds) and switch production from winter-grade fuel to more expensive, low-RVP (Reid Vapor Pressure) summer blends designed to reduce ground-level smog in hot weather. Increased summer vacation driving further boosts demand. Conversely, prices typically soften following Labor Day as refiners transition back to lower-cost winter blends containing inexpensive butane, alongside lower cold-weather driving demand.

Calculate your fuel cost in PADD 5 Except California

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Your Calculation Results

High Consumption (> 8.5 L/100km)
Total Fuel Needed (for this trip)
8.88 US gallons
(33.6 liters total)
Total Fuel Cost (for this trip)
$40.30
Cost breakdown per distance unit
$0.649 per mile • $0.403 per km
Total Distance (for this trip)
100.0 kilometers

Fuel economy in every unit

L/100km
33.6
MPG US
7.0
MPG UK
8.4
km/L
3.0

The fuel calculator above is prefilled with PADD 5 Except California's current regular gasoline price. If your vehicle requires high-octane premium or runs on diesel, replace the default price with the corresponding regional price above to see your exact cost per mile and total trip fuel expense.

Driving an EV instead?

Drivers operating an electric vehicle (EV) are not directly impacted by gasoline or diesel pump prices. Instead, EV charging costs depend on local residential and public electricity rates measured in cents per kilowatt-hour (kWh). To evaluate how electricity costs compare to gasoline in this region, use our EV versus Gas Comparator.

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Last updated July 24, 2026 at 8:39 AM UTC. Prices are refreshed from U.S. EIA weekly retail survey data.

Frequently asked questions

California's unique CARB gasoline mandate and very high state fuel taxes skew the overall West Coast average. Tracking PADD 5 without California provides a more representative view for drivers in Oregon, Washington, Nevada, and Arizona.

Premium gasoline has a higher octane rating (91 to 93 AKI), which prevents premature engine knock in high-compression and turbocharged engines. Producing high octane requires additional refinery processing steps such as catalytic alkylation and reforming, and retailers price it with wider retail margins, resulting in a consistent 50 to 70 cent premium over regular.

Price figures for PADD 5 Except California are derived from the U.S. Energy Information Administration's (EIA) official retail survey, updated on a weekly schedule. Individual street-corner stations adjust their posted board prices daily based on wholesale rack spot price shifts.