Weekly area comparison
Gas prices in South Lake Tahoe
Dated weekly regular-gasoline average in California, with a trend and U.S. comparison. Not a live station price.
Average regular gas · California
$5.89/gal
Week of October 26, 2026 · down 14¢ from the week before, down 12¢ across 6 weekly observations
- West Coast$5.4247¢ less than California
- U.S. average$4.27162¢ less than California
- $6.00Sep 21
- $6.19Sep 28
- $6.23Oct 5
- $6.10Oct 12
- $6.03Oct 19
- $5.89Oct 26
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, weekly retail gasoline prices (regular, all formulations, including taxes). Averages for the area, not a price at any one station.
Save on gas in South Lake Tahoe
- Check the posted pump price and any payment or membership conditions before filling up.
- Compare available station prices along your route; the regional average is not a quote for a particular station.
- If a station advertises a discount, check its eligibility and payment terms.
- Planning a drive? See getting around South Lake Tahoe and our commute page.
Questions
What is the weekly EIA gas-price comparison for South Lake Tahoe?
For the week of October 26, 2026, regular gasoline averaged $5.89 a gallon in the EIA California survey area, compared with $4.27 nationally. This is a statewide comparison, not a separate average for South Lake Tahoe or a live station price.
Where does the weekly average come from?
From the U.S. Energy Information Administration’s weekly survey of retail gasoline prices, published every Monday. This page uses California as a statewide comparison. It is not a separate average for South Lake Tahoe.
Why is the price at my South Lake Tahoe station different?
Stations set their own prices, and this is an average across many stations for the whole area. Brand, location, cash or card and membership discounts all change the price at the pump.
When do these numbers update?
EIA publishes new averages each Monday afternoon (Tuesday after a Monday holiday). This page checks for the new week twice a day.