Pump prices · week of November 9, 2026
Diesel and regular gasoline prices in California
In the week of November 9, 2026, diesel averaged $7.90 a gallon in California and regular gasoline $5.56 (US$2.09 a litre for diesel). Diesel is +60% and regular gasoline +25% compared with the week of February 23, 2026, before the Strait of Hormuz closed.
Updated November 9, 2026 · Source: US EIA weekly retail gasoline and diesel prices
| This week | Week ago | Week of February 23, 2026 | Change since then | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gasoline ($/gal) | 5.562 | 5.748 | 4.441 | +25.2% |
| Diesel ($/gal) | 7.897 | 8.076 | 4.944 | +59.7% |
Trend
■ Diesel ■ regular gasoline, weekly, in $/gal.
Common questions
How much is diesel in California?
$7.90 a gallon on average in the week of November 9, 2026 (US$2.09 a litre), according to the US EIA weekly retail gasoline and diesel prices.
How much has fuel risen in California since February 2026?
Diesel: +60%. Regular gasoline: +25%. Compared with the week of February 23, 2026.
How does California compare with the US average?
Diesel in California is $7.90 against $6.13 for the United States.
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