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California Diesel Prices

Current Price:

$3.890

per gallon

Current Price

$3.890

per gallon

State Tax

$0.538

per gallon

Federal Tax

$0.244

per gallon

Total Tax

$0.782

per gallon

California Diesel Tax Breakdown

ComponentAmount
Base Price (before taxes)$3.108/gal
State Tax (CA)$0.538/gal
Federal Tax$0.244/gal
Total Price at Pump$3.890/gal

Compare California to Neighboring States

StateState TaxDifference
California (Current)$0.538/gal-
Oregon$0.360/gal-0.178
Nevada$0.270/gal-0.268
Arizona$0.270/gal-0.268

Get California Diesel Prices via API

from oilpriceapi import OilPriceAPI

client = OilPriceAPI(api_key="YOUR_API_KEY")

# Get California state average
price = client.diesel_prices.get_regional(state="CA")
print(f"California diesel: ${price.price}/gal")

# Get station-level prices in Los Angeles
stations = client.diesel_prices.get_stations(
    lat=34.0522,
    lng=-118.2437,
    radius=8047  # 5 miles
)
for station in stations:
    print(f"{station.name}: ${station.diesel_price}")

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is diesel cheap in California?

California diesel is $3.890/gal due to a state tax of $0.538/gal (one of the highest in the US).

What cities in California have the cheapest diesel?

Los Angeles, San Diego, San Jose typically have competitive diesel prices. View city-specific data for exact prices.

Can I get real-time California diesel prices?

Yes! Use our API to get station-level prices updated every 24 hours from 130,000+ US stations including California.

View API documentation →

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