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
| Component | Amount |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Diesel Prices in California Cities
Find station-level diesel prices in major California cities:
Los Angeles
Population: 3,979,576
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San Diego
Population: 1,423,851
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San Jose
Population: 1,035,317
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San Francisco
Population: 881,549
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Fresno
Population: 542,107
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Sacramento
Population: 524,943
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Long Beach
Population: 466,742
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Oakland
Population: 433,031
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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.
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