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Regular unleaded averages $5.4470 in the Oakland area, down from yesterday, down from last week and above the California average.
Esme Whitlock· AI-assisted, edited by Jake Team
July 3, 20261 min read
Pleasanton, California — Gas prices in the Oakland area averaged $5.4470 per gallon for regular unleaded on July 3, 2026, according to AAA, down from $5.4620 yesterday. That is down from $5.5520 a week ago and lower than $6.0830 a month ago.
The statewide average in California stands at $5.3890, while the national average is $3.8230. Drivers in the Oakland area are paying above the state average and above the national average.
The Oakland average remains below its AAA recorded high of $6.5480. Regular prices are about 64 cents lower than a month ago. Compared with a year ago, when the metro average was $4.6450, drivers are paying about 80 cents more per gallon.
Diesel in the Oakland area averages $6.5160 per gallon, AAA reported.
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Concord Utility Services will work zone by zone, starting in south Pleasanton, replacing every water meter in the city's system. Each swap shuts off water for about 30 minutes, and customers get a letter first.
The PUSD board meets at 6 p.m. Thursday on letting the district skip bidding to fix an Oct. 22 flood in Building N's locker room, plus a $450,000 increase to the roof contract.
A one-year East County Animal Shelter deal on the Nov. 17 consent calendar shows the city's share of operating costs rising to 13.73%, while the agencies renegotiate pricing and building ownership.
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Most of the governor's commutations need sign-off from four of seven justices because the prisoners have multiple felony convictions. Prosecutors and a victims' rights group oppose the move; some victims' relatives support it.
The AP projects former San Francisco supervisor Jane Kim will be California's next insurance commissioner; state Sen. Ben Allen conceded Friday. Results are unofficial until certified.
