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The Oct. 5, 2026, weekly regular gasoline average price for the L.A. metro area at $6.209 was the highest weekly average price on record for this region. It exceeds the record highest monthly average of $6.157 set in June 2022.
Unleaded Regular, Average $US Price per Gallon, 2026
| Week Ending: | Sep 7 | Sep 14 | Sep 21 | Sep 28 | Oct 5 | Oct 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $5.682 | $5.805 | $5.984 | $6.165 | $6.209 | $6.082 |
* For only the western portion of these counties that lie within the greater Los Angeles metropolitan commuting area.
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration
Also see: Gasoline Prices: Monthly & Annual Averages for Los Angeles Region - 1978-Present
