Gas Price In California 2023. Californians pay more at the pump than residents of any other state — an average of $5.34 a gallon for regular unleaded, compared to the national average of $3.64, according. According to aaa, the state average has spiked by 31 cents in the past week alone, to $5.79 gallon.

California’s goal is to be carbon neutral by 2045. For metro averages, click here.