Regular unleaded averages $5.4070 in the San Jose area, down from yesterday, up from last week and above the California average.
Sasha Lowery
July 11, 20261 min read
Saratoga, California — Gas prices in the San Jose area averaged $5.4070 per gallon for regular unleaded on July 11, 2026, according to AAA, down from $5.4180 yesterday. That is up from $5.4060 a week ago but lower than $5.8220 a month ago.
The statewide average in California stands at $5.3900, while the national average is $3.8820. Drivers in the San Jose area are paying above the state average and above the national average.
The San Jose average remains below its AAA recorded high of $6.5490. Regular prices are about 42 cents lower than a month ago. Compared with a year ago, when the metro average was $4.5580, drivers are paying about 85 cents more per gallon.
Diesel in the San Jose area averages $6.5230 per gallon, AAA reported.
Sasha Lowery
Sasha Lowery writes about community life, schools, public safety, and local events in Saratoga.
Regular unleaded averages $5.4180 in the San Jose area, up from yesterday, up from last week and above the California average.
Regular unleaded averages $5.3970 in the San Jose area, up from yesterday, down from last week and above the California average.
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