San Francisco Gas Prices
Current average fuel prices for San Francisco, sourced from the U.S. Energy Information Administration's weekly retail survey, plus a calculator prefilled with the local price.
Weekly price trend, regular gasoline
View regular gasoline trend as a table
| Week of | Price per gallon |
|---|---|
| Jun 1 | $6.006 |
| Jun 8 | $5.810 |
| Jun 15 | $5.647 |
| Jun 22 | $5.489 |
| Jun 29 | $5.349 |
| Jul 6 | $5.281 |
| Jul 13 | $5.272 |
| Jul 20 | $5.416 |
What shapes the price in San Francisco
San Francisco and the surrounding Bay Area frequently record the highest municipal gas prices in the United States. While the Bay Area is home to major refineries in Richmond, Rodeo, and Martinez, retail pump prices are heavily inflated by exorbitant commercial real estate costs, city payroll and operating taxes, and stringent environmental ordinances. Furthermore, retail gasoline stations are physically scarce within San Francisco city limits due to urban zoning constraints, dampening retail price competition.
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 San Francisco
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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)
- $48.11
- Cost breakdown per distance unit
- $0.774 per mile • $0.481 per km
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 San Francisco'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.
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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.
Open the EV versus gas comparatorLast updated July 24, 2026 at 8:38 AM UTC. Prices are refreshed from U.S. EIA weekly retail survey data.
Frequently asked questions
Commercial real estate costs and property taxes in San Francisco are among the highest globally, while strict city zoning limits the number of operating gas stations. With fewer stations competing for customers, retail dealer margins are significantly wider than in suburban areas.
Stations within the city limits of San Francisco typically charge 15 to 30 cents more per gallon than stations across the bay in Oakland, Richmond, or Hayward, where commercial real estate overhead is lower and stations sit closer to refinery gates.
Both Northern and Southern California require state-mandated CARB gasoline, but Northern California refiners switch between summer and winter volatility grades slightly earlier in the spring due to cooler regional ambient temperatures.
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 San Francisco 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.