How Much Did You Pay for Gasoline?

How Much Did You Pay for Gasoline the Last Time You Filled Up?

We have heard scattered reports of motorists not filling their fuel tank because they simply can’t afford it. How much did you spend for gasoline the last time you filled up?

Average gasoline prices in Riverside have risen 10.6 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $5.81/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 481 stations in Riverside. Prices in Riverside are unchanged versus a month ago and stand $1.21/g higher than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has decreased 9.2 cents compared to a week ago and stands at $5.408 per gallon.

According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Riverside was priced at $5.09/g yesterday while the most expensive was $6.99/g, a difference of $1.90/g. The lowest price in the state yesterday was $4.29/g while the highest was $9.79/g, a difference of $5.50/g.

The national average price of gasoline has risen 7.0 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.04/g today. The national average is up 5.7 cents per gallon from a month ago and stands 94.3 cents per gallon higher than a year ago, according to GasBuddy data compiled from more than 11 million weekly price reports covering over 150,000 gas stations across the country.

Historical gasoline prices in Riverside and the national average going back five years:

April 27, 2025: $4.60/g (U.S. Average: $3.10/g) April 27, 2024: $5.27/g (U.S. Average: $3.65/g) April 27, 2023: $4.80/g (U.S. Average: $3.61/g) April 27, 2022: $5.69/g (U.S. Average: $4.14/g) April 27, 2021: $3.95/g (U.S. Average: $2.88/g)

Neighboring areas and their current gas prices:

• San Bernardino – $5.80/g, up 8.1 cents per gallon from last week’s $5.71/g.
• Orange County – $5.94/g, up 11.2 cents per gallon from last week’s $5.83/g.
• Los Angeles – $5.97/g, up 8.3 cents per gallon from last week’s $5.89/g.

“Average gasoline prices rose in 39 states over the last week, with the national average moving higher, while diesel prices declined in most states, offering a brief divergence at the pump,” said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy. “However, that divergence may prove short-lived. Oil prices have been climbing again as markets react to renewed geopolitical tensions and the cancellation of talks between the U.S. and Iran. As a result, gasoline prices are set to rise further this week, with diesel expected to follow. Many inland states— including those in the Great Lakes and Plains— could see average gas prices climb to their highest levels since 2022, while price-cycling markets may also experience another round of hikes in the next few days.”