Bakersfield, California Gas Price Today

Today's gas price in Bakersfield, California is $6.708 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel. Midgrade gasoline averages $7.580, premium fuel is $8.251, and diesel is $7.715 per gallon. These local prices help you find gas prices near me updated every morning.

Bakersfield's regular gas price of $6.708 per gallon is $0.005 per gallon below the California state average of $6.713 per gallon. Local price differences reflect competition between stations, fuel delivery costs, and proximity to regional supply terminals in your area.

Bakersfield's price of $6.708 per gallon is $2.656 per gallon above the national average of $4.052 per gallon. This price gap is influenced by California's state fuel taxes, regional refining capacity, and the geographic location of the metro area itself.