Station prices
Gas prices in Richmond
Reported prices at 19 nearby stations, lowest first. Compare regular, midgrade, premium and diesel; check each report’s date before you drive.
Lowest reported gas prices near Richmond
Safeway Fuel Station, 4000 San Pablo Ave, Hercules: $5.40 for regular, 26¢ under the 19-station average of $5.66. This regular price was reported 19 hr ago; confirm at the pump.
- Cheapest regular$5.40Safeway Fuel Station, 4000 San Pablo Ave, Hercules
- Average regular$5.6619 stations · San Francisco Bay Area weekly average $5.70
- Highest regular$6.00Chevron, 833 University Ave, Berkeley
- Cheapest diesel$7.60Valero, 849 University Ave, Berkeley
- Cheapest premium$5.70Berkeley Gas & Smog, 3000 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley
- Cheapest midgrade$5.50Berkeley Gas & Smog, 3000 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley
Filling a 15-gallon tank at the cheapest station instead of the most expensive saves about $9.00 (60¢ a gallon).
The cheapest regular here is 30¢ below the San Francisco Bay Area weekly average of $5.70; the local station average is 4¢ lower.
- 1Safeway Fuel Station4000 San Pablo Ave, Hercules · 6.7 mi$5.40regular · 19 hr ago
- 2Berkeley Gas & Smog3000 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley · 7.1 mi$5.40regular · 1 day ago
- 3Valero849 University Ave, Berkeley · 5.4 mi$5.46regular · 18 hr ago
- 4Chevron1201 The Alameda, Berkeley · 5.3 mi$5.50regular · 21 hr ago
- 5Chevron2996 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley · 7.1 mi$5.50regular · 1 day ago
- 6Mobil950 University Ave, Berkeley · 5.5 mi$5.60regular · 20 hr ago
- 7Arco12890 San Pablo Ave, Richmond · 1.2 mi$5.60regular · 1 day ago
- 8761700 Powell St, Emeryville · 7.3 mi$5.66regular · 19 hr ago
- 9Shell1800 Powell St, Emeryville · 7.3 mi$5.70regular · 18 hr ago
- 10Shell1250 University Ave, Berkeley · 5.7 mi$5.70regular · 18 hr ago
- 11ARCO15531 San Pablo Ave, Richmond · 3.8 mi$5.70regular · 18 hr ago
- 12Chevron1400 Powell St C, Emeryville · 7.4 mi$5.70regular · 20 hr ago
- 13ARCO1001 San Pablo Ave ampm, Albany · 4.4 mi$5.70regular · 23 hr ago
- 14Chevron Berkeley2996 Telegraph Ave, Berkeley · 7.3 mi$5.70regular · 21 hr ago
- 15Shell2876 El Portal Dr, San Pablo · 2.1 mi$5.74regular · 18 hr ago
- 16Chevron3411 Blume Dr, Richmond · 3.9 mi$5.80regular · 18 hr ago
- 17Shell2200 Durant Ave, Berkeley · 6.6 mi$5.80regular · 3 days ago
- 18Alaska6211 San Pablo Ave, Oakland · 7.2 mi$5.86regular · 23 hr ago
- 19Chevron833 University Ave, Berkeley · 5.4 mi$6.00regular · 19 hr ago
Gas price map
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Cheapest diesel in Richmond
- Valero849 University Ave, Berkeley · 5.4 mi$7.60
- Safeway Fuel Station4000 San Pablo Ave, Hercules · 6.7 mi$7.70
- Shell2876 El Portal Dr, San Pablo · 2.1 mi$7.80
- Shell1800 Powell St, Emeryville · 7.3 mi$7.80
- Shell1250 University Ave, Berkeley · 5.7 mi$7.90
Average diesel: $8.32 at 15 stations.
Cheapest premium in Richmond
- Berkeley Gas & Smog3000 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley · 7.1 mi$5.70
- Chevron2996 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley · 7.1 mi$5.80
- Valero849 University Ave, Berkeley · 5.4 mi$6.00
- 761700 Powell St, Emeryville · 7.3 mi$6.00
- Shell1800 Powell St, Emeryville · 7.3 mi$6.10
Average premium: $6.19 at 18 stations.
Cheapest midgrade in Richmond
- Berkeley Gas & Smog3000 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley · 7.1 mi$5.50
- Chevron1201 The Alameda, Berkeley · 5.3 mi$5.70
- Chevron2996 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley · 7.1 mi$5.70
- Valero849 University Ave, Berkeley · 5.4 mi$5.76
- 761700 Powell St, Emeryville · 7.3 mi$5.86
Average midgrade: $5.94 at 17 stations.
Gas prices by brand in Richmond
| Brand | Stations | Average regular | Cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safeway | 1 | $5.40 | $5.40 4000 San Pablo Ave, Hercules |
| Valero | 1 | $5.46 | $5.46 849 University Ave, Berkeley |
| Mobil | 1 | $5.60 | $5.60 950 University Ave, Berkeley |
| 76 | 1 | $5.66 | $5.66 1700 Powell St, Emeryville |
| ARCO | 3 | $5.67 | $5.60 12890 San Pablo Ave, Richmond |
| Chevron | 6 | $5.70 | $5.50 1201 The Alameda, Berkeley |
| Shell | 4 | $5.74 | $5.70 1800 Powell St, Emeryville |
Reported prices from Google Maps for stations within ten miles of Richmond. Shared gas-check turns are scheduled daily within the free-request budget. The requesting city and stations rotate, so not every city or station is rechecked daily. Prices keep their Google Maps report dates; a successful check does not guarantee a new or changed price. Provider outages or allowance limits can delay checks. Reports older than four days are left out. Confirm at the pump.
Average regular gas · San Francisco Bay Area
$5.70/gal
Week of November 2, 2026 · down 16¢ from the week before, down 57¢ across 6 weekly observations
- California$5.755¢ more than San Francisco Bay Area
- U.S. average$4.15155¢ less than San Francisco Bay Area
- $6.27Sep 28
- $6.31Oct 5
- $6.15Oct 12
- $6.00Oct 19
- $5.86Oct 26
- $5.70Nov 2
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 Richmond
- 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 Richmond and our commute page.
Questions
Where are the lowest reported gas prices near Richmond?
Safeway Fuel Station at 4000 San Pablo Ave, Hercules had regular for $5.40 a gallon, reported 19 hr ago: the lowest of 19 stations with reported regular prices within ten miles. This is not a citywide minimum or a live pump-price guarantee. Next were Berkeley Gas & Smog ($5.40) and Valero ($5.46).
What is the average gas price in Richmond?
Regular averages $5.66 a gallon across 19 stations, from $5.40 to $6.00. Midgrade averages $5.94. Premium averages $6.19. Diesel averages $8.32. The San Francisco Bay Area weekly average for regular is $5.70.
Where is the cheapest diesel in Richmond?
Valero at 849 University Ave, Berkeley, at $7.60 a gallon (updated 18 hr ago).
Which gas station brand is cheapest in Richmond?
Safeway, averaging $5.40 for regular at 1 station, compared with $5.74 at Shell.
How often are Richmond gas prices updated?
Shared gas-check turns are scheduled daily within the free-request budget. The requesting city and stations rotate, so not every city or station is rechecked daily. Prices keep their Google Maps report dates; a successful check does not guarantee a new or changed price. Provider outages or allowance limits can delay checks. Reports older than four days are left out.
What is the weekly EIA gas-price comparison for Richmond?
For the week of November 2, 2026, regular gasoline averaged $5.70 a gallon in the EIA San Francisco Bay Area survey area, compared with $4.15 nationally. This is a metropolitan-area comparison, not a separate average for Richmond 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 the San Francisco Bay Area as a metropolitan-area comparison. It is not a separate average for Richmond.
Why is the price at my Richmond 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.