According to Energy Information Administration data, gasoline demand increased from 8.51 million barrels per day two weeks ago to 8.91 million barrels per day. 

SACRAMENTO REGION, CA (MPG) - As autumn sets in, the national average price for a gallon of regular gasoline has dropped to $3.11 from the $3.15 average two weeks ago, as of Oct. 9.

According to the Energy Information Administration, demand for gasoline has fallen to a four-month low, contributing to the continued decline in pump prices. With the third quarter of 2025 ending in higher gasoline inventories and the seasonal transition from summer-grade to winter-grade fuel, consumers are likely to see even lower prices at the pump in the coming weeks.

Northern California refineries are expected to help cover supply in Southern California following the Chevron refinery fire in El Segundo two weeks ago. The average cost of regular gasoline in California rose two cents per gallon since two weeks ago to $4.66.

“Events that slow or stop gasoline production can prompt increased bidding for available gasoline supplies,” said Doug Johnson, spokesperson for American Automobile Association (AAA) Mountain West Group. “Pipeline disruptions, planned or unplanned refinery maintenance or refinery shutdown may cause prices to increase especially the longer they remain offline. However, there is good news around the corner. California switches to the cheaper winter-grade fuel, starting Nov. 1.”

AAA reported fuel prices on Oct. 9 as $4.75 in San Francisco, $4.65 in Oakland, $4.60 in San Jose, $4.61 in Sacramento, $4.59 in Fresno and $4.52 in Stockton.                                                                                   

According to Energy Information Administration data, gasoline demand increased from 8.51 million barrels per day two weeks ago to 8.91 million barrels per day. Total domestic gasoline supply decreased from 220.7 million barrels to 219.1 million. Gasoline production increased two weeks ago, averaging 9.8 million barrels per day.

The national average per kilowatt hour of electricity at a public EV charging station stayed the same last week at 36 cents, according to AAA, and California’s average was at 38 cents.

The nation’s Top 10 most expensive gasoline markets, as of Oct. 9, are California ($4.66), Washington ($4.50), Hawaii ($4.47), Oregon ($4.12), Nevada ($3.90), Alaska ($3.86), Arizona ($3.50), Idaho ($3.48), Utah ($3.38) and Pennsylvania ($3.28).

The nation’s Top 10 least expensive gasoline markets, as of Oct. 9, are Oklahoma ($2.60), Mississippi ($2.67), Arkansas ($2.69), Louisiana ($2.70), Texas ($2.70), Tennessee ($2.72), Wisconsin ($2.74), Kentucky ($2.76), Missouri ($2.76) and Alabama ($2.76).

The nation’s Top 10 most expensive states for public electric charging per kilowatt hour, as of Oct. 9, are West Virginia (53 cents), Alaska (50 cents), Hawaii (46 cents), South Carolina (44 cents), Alabama (43 cents), New Hampshire (43 cents), Arkansas (43 cents), Louisiana (42 cents), Montana (42 cents), and Wisconsin (42 cents).

The nation’s Top 10 least expensive states for public electric charging per kilowatt hour, as of Oct. 9, are Kansas (26 cents), Missouri (27 cents), Maryland (28 cents), Nebraska (28 cents), Utah (28 cents), Delaware (32 cents), Vermont (32 cents), North Carolina (32 cents), Iowa (33 cents) and Colorado (33 cents).

 Drivers can find current gas and electric charging prices along their route using the AAA Mobile App at aaa.com/mobile, now available on CarPlay.                                                                                                     

Find current fuel prices at GasPrices.AAA.com.

AAA Mountain West Group is a membership and full-service leisure travel organization, serving more than 6.8-million members across Northern California, Arizona, Utah, Nevada, Montana, Wyoming, and Alaska. AAA offers roadside assistance and electric vehicle (EV) resources, along with auto repair, travel, insurance, financial and home security services.