Regular unleaded averages $5.4990 in the San Jose area, up from yesterday, up from last week and above the California average.
Sasha Lowery
July 20, 20261 min read
Saratoga, California — Gas prices in the San Jose area averaged $5.5030 per gallon for regular unleaded on July 20, 2026, according to AAA, up from $5.4990 yesterday. That is up from $5.4030 a week ago but lower than $5.6210 a month ago.
The statewide average in California stands at $5.4970, while the national average is $4.0030. 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 12 cents lower than a month ago. Compared with a year ago, when the metro average was $4.4940, drivers are paying about 101 cents more per gallon.
Diesel in the San Jose area averages $6.6660 per gallon, AAA reported.
Sasha Lowery
Sasha Lowery writes about community life, schools, public safety, and local events in Saratoga.
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