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Regular unleaded averages $5.4210 in the Oakland area, up from yesterday, down from last week and above the California average.
Reese Hardy
July 13, 20261 min read
Pleasanton, California — Gas prices in the Oakland area averaged $5.4210 per gallon for regular unleaded on July 13, 2026, according to AAA, up from $5.4200 yesterday. That is down from $5.4450 a week ago and lower than $5.8280 a month ago.
The statewide average in California stands at $5.3880, while the national average is $3.8720. 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 41 cents lower than a month ago. Compared with a year ago, when the metro average was $4.5960, drivers are paying about 83 cents more per gallon.
Diesel in the Oakland area averages $6.4360 per gallon, AAA reported.
Reese Hardy
Reese Hardy writes about community life, schools, public safety, and local events in Pleasanton.
Regular unleaded averages $5.4200 in the Oakland area, down from yesterday, down from last week and above the California average.
Regular unleaded averages $5.4220 in the Oakland area, down from yesterday, down from last week and above the California average.
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