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Regular unleaded averages $6.3966 in the Oakland area, down from yesterday, down from last week and above the California average.
Reese Hardy
October 10, 20261 min read
Pleasanton, California — Gas prices in the Oakland area averaged $6.3966 per gallon for regular unleaded on October 9, 2026, according to AAA, down from $6.4163 yesterday. That is down from $6.4634 a week ago and higher than $5.9202 a month ago.
The statewide average in California stands at $6.3309, while the national average is $4.3718. 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 48 cents higher than a month ago. Compared with a year ago, when the metro average was $4.6560, drivers are paying about 174 cents more per gallon.
Diesel in the Oakland area averages $8.5904 per gallon, AAA reported.
Reese Hardy
Reese Hardy writes about community life, schools, public safety, and local events in Pleasanton.
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