Van Nuys-area pump prices rise: $5.59 gas, $6.94 diesel in LA–Long Beach (July 22)

Van Nuys CA Gas & Diesel Watch — AAA’s latest price check shows both regular gas and on-highway diesel moving higher across the Los Angeles–Long Beach metro, a common pricing proxy for Van Nuys-area shoppers.

Regular gas: up vs. yesterday and last week

As of July 22, 2026, AAA lists the Los Angeles–Long Beach metro average at $5.592 per gallon for regular. That’s higher than yesterday ($5.565) and higher than last week ($5.419).

Diesel: also higher vs. yesterday and last week

AAA’s Los Angeles–Long Beach metro average for on-highway diesel is $6.940 per gallon for July 22. Diesel is up from yesterday ($6.920) and up from week-ago levels ($6.740).

U.S. context (national averages, different time window)

For a national backdrop, the U.S. Energy Information Administration reports weekly retail averages (including taxes) of $4.466 per gallon for regular gasoline and $5.134 per gallon for on-highway diesel for the week ending July 20, 2026. That timing is different from AAA’s July 22 snapshot, so these figures aren’t the same-day cause-and-effect—just a comparison baseline.

What this can mean for Van Nuys-area households and fleets

When both regular and diesel rise together, the hit can show up in everyday budgets and business operating costs:

• Commuters may want to compare nearby stations—small per-gallon gaps can matter when fill-ups repeat.
• Households budgeting for summer driving may see fuel expenses trend up if this movement continues beyond one day.
• Diesel users—including delivery drivers, contractors, and local fleets—often feel diesel changes quickly because it affects route planning and job-cost estimates.

Note: AAA’s Los Angeles–Long Beach numbers are metro averages, not guaranteed station-by-station prices in Van Nuys—expect variation by brand and block.

What are you seeing locally right now—what’s the highest and lowest pump price near you today?

Sources

• AAA Gas Prices – California (Los Angeles–Long Beach metro average rows with daily/weekly/monthly/yearly comparisons)
• EIA Weekly Retail Gasoline and Diesel Prices (U.S. average)