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Regular unleaded averages $5.4910 in the Oakland area, up from yesterday, up from last week and above the California average.
Reese Hardy
July 20, 20261 min read
Pleasanton, California — Gas prices in the Oakland area averaged $5.4990 per gallon for regular unleaded on July 20, 2026, according to AAA, up from $5.4910 yesterday. That is up from $5.4210 a week ago but lower than $5.6540 a month ago.
The statewide average in California stands at $5.4970, while the national average is $4.0030. 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 16 cents lower than a month ago. Compared with a year ago, when the metro average was $4.5580, drivers are paying about 94 cents more per gallon.
Diesel in the Oakland area averages $6.6250 per gallon, AAA reported.
Reese Hardy
Reese Hardy writes about community life, schools, public safety, and local events in Pleasanton.
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