Gas Prices in San Diego by Year, 2018–2026
A gallon of regular gas in the San Diego area cost $3.18 in January 2018 and $5.68 in Aug 2026, up 79%. Overall U.S. prices rose 35% in that time, so adjusted for inflation it's 32% more expensive.
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San Diego U.S. average
Gas price history in San Diego
San Diego area, per gallon. "In today's dollars" adjusts each price for inflation with the national CPI, up to Aug 2026.
| Year | San Diego | In today's dollars | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | $5.68 | $5.68 | $4.20 Aug 2026 |
| Jan 2026 | $4.42 | $4.55 | $2.96 |
| Jan 2025 | $4.48 | $4.73 | $3.21 |
| Jan 2024 | $4.64 | $5.04 | $3.22 |
| Jan 2023 | $4.53 | $5.07 | $3.45 |
| Jan 2022 | $4.61 | $5.49 | $3.41 |
| Jan 2021 | $3.20 | $4.10 | $2.33 |
| Jan 2020 | $3.46 | $4.50 | $2.57 |
| Jan 2019 | $3.22 | $4.28 | $2.29 |
| Jan 2018 | $3.18 | $4.30 | $2.54 |
Source
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Average Price Data, series APUS49E74714 (via FRED). Prices are January averages for urban areas; the newest row is the latest month published. Inflation adjustment: BLS CPI-U, all items (FRED CPIAUCNS).
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