Regular unleaded averages $6.2906 in the San Jose area, down from yesterday, down from last week and below the California average.
Sasha Lowery
October 10, 20261 min read
Saratoga, California — Gas prices in the San Jose area averaged $6.2906 per gallon for regular unleaded on October 10, 2026, according to AAA, down from $6.3099 yesterday. That is down from $6.3997 a week ago and higher than $5.8807 a month ago.
The statewide average in California stands at $6.3148, while the national average is $4.3669. Drivers in the San Jose area are paying below 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 41 cents higher than a month ago. Compared with a year ago, when the metro average was $4.6059, drivers are paying about 168 cents more per gallon.
Diesel in the San Jose area averages $8.6383 per gallon, AAA reported.
Sasha Lowery
Sasha Lowery writes about community life, schools, public safety, and local events in Saratoga.
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