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West Coast excluding California gas prices this week and price history
West Coast excluding California shows how much California alone pushes up the regional average.
Last 3 years: West Coast excluding California vs U.S. average
Regular gasoline, all formulations, retail price including taxes, U.S. dollars per gallon. Hover or tap the chart for weekly values.
All fuel grades this week
| Fuel | This week | Last week | Year ago | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular | $5.071 | $5.116 | $3.949 | $4.331 |
| Midgrade | $5.484 | $5.507 | $4.395 | $4.957 |
| Premium | $5.735 | $5.766 | $4.616 | $5.366 |
| Diesel | $6.503 | $6.490 | $4.052 | $6.179 |
Price records
- Highest weekly average since 1998: $5.456 (week of Jun 20, 2022).
- Lowest weekly average in the last 3 years: $3.280 (week of Jan 12, 2026).
- 2026 so far: average $4.544, range $3.280 – $5.189.
Average gas price by year in West Coast excluding California
| Year | Average | Low | High | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 (so far) | $4.544 | $3.280 | $5.189 | +$0.796 |
| 2025 | $3.749 | $3.382 | $4.063 | −$0.063 |
| 2024 | $3.811 | $3.405 | $4.396 | −$0.416 |
| 2023 | $4.227 | $3.633 | $4.825 | −$0.325 |
| 2022 | $4.552 | $3.641 | $5.456 | +$1.210 |
| 2021 | $3.343 | $2.469 | $3.786 | +$0.792 |
| 2020 | $2.551 | $2.208 | $2.942 | −$0.467 |
| 2019 | $3.018 | $2.633 | $3.356 | −$0.020 |
| 2018 | $3.039 | $2.678 | $3.250 | +$0.405 |
| 2017 | $2.634 | $2.430 | $2.784 | +$0.307 |
| 2016 | $2.327 | $1.865 | $2.500 | −$0.323 |
| 2015 | $2.650 | $2.133 | $3.098 | −$0.841 |
| 2014 | $3.491 | $2.510 | $3.881 | −$0.100 |
| 2013 | $3.591 | $3.279 | $3.835 | −$0.165 |
| 2012 | $3.756 | $3.288 | $4.081 | +$0.144 |
| 2011 | $3.612 | $3.112 | $3.968 | +$0.679 |
| 2010 | $2.933 | $2.749 | $3.100 | +$0.435 |
| 2009 | $2.498 | $1.797 | $2.853 | −$0.839 |
| 2008 | $3.337 | $1.757 | $4.253 | +$0.458 |
| 2007 | $2.880 | $2.372 | $3.263 | +$0.212 |
| 2006 | $2.668 | $2.190 | $3.121 | +$0.299 |
| 2005 | $2.369 | $1.815 | $2.986 | +$0.405 |
| 2004 | $1.963 | $1.569 | $2.229 | +$0.289 |
| 2003 | $1.675 | $1.374 | $1.963 | +$0.304 |
| 2002 | $1.371 | $1.174 | $1.465 | −$0.137 |
| 2001 | $1.508 | $1.181 | $1.648 | −$0.079 |
| 2000 | $1.587 | $1.347 | $1.706 | +$0.299 |
| 1999 | $1.288 | $1.021 | $1.413 | +$0.159 |
| 1998 | $1.129 | $1.073 | $1.170 | – |
FAQ
What is the average gas price in West Coast excluding California this week?
The latest EIA weekly average for regular gasoline in West Coast excluding California is $5.071 per gallon (week of Oct 12, 2026).
What was the highest gas price in West Coast excluding California?
The highest weekly average since 1998 was $5.456 per gallon in the week of Jun 20, 2022.
Is gas in West Coast excluding California more expensive than the U.S. average?
This week regular gas in West Coast excluding California is 17.1 % above the U.S. average of $4.331.
How much has the gas price in West Coast excluding California changed in a year?
A year ago the average was $3.949; the price has risen by $1.122 per gallon.
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Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), Weekly Retail Gasoline and Diesel Prices. Prices are averages of retail outlets surveyed every Monday, not prices at individual stations.