California Diesel Prices Hit $10 a Gallon as Some Stations Run Dry

California drivers are facing a double blow at the pump this week. Diesel prices have climbed to roughly $10 per gallon, pushing station displays to their limits, while reports on social media suggest some locations have stopped selling diesel altogether because they have simply run out.

The situation began drawing attention last week, when photos circulating online showed California fuel stations posting prices pinned at $9.99 — the highest figure their signboards could show. Now the conversation has shifted from record pricing to outright supply concerns, with images appearing to show stations with no diesel available at all.

For the moment, these remain reports shared largely through social media rather than confirmed statewide data. Still, the combination of sky-high prices and apparent shortages is a troubling signal for the many commercial vehicles, trucks, and diesel passenger cars that depend on the fuel.

The development also sharpens the case for electrification in a state that has led the way on EV adoption. As diesel becomes more expensive and, in some places, harder to find, the running-cost gap between liquid fuel and electric charging is likely to look wider than ever to fleet operators and everyday drivers alike.