{"id":474911,"date":"2026-09-25T03:46:20","date_gmt":"2026-09-25T03:46:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/474911\/"},"modified":"2026-09-25T03:46:20","modified_gmt":"2026-09-25T03:46:20","slug":"us-gas-prices-rising-diesel-in-costs-prompt-san-francisco-bay-ferry-service-cut-starting-november","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/474911\/","title":{"rendered":"US Gas Prices: Rising diesel in costs prompt San Francisco Bay Ferry service cut starting November"},"content":{"rendered":"

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) — Record-high diesel prices are forcing the San Francisco Bay Ferry system to reduce service, with one weekday trip between San Francisco and Vallejo scheduled to be eliminated beginning in November.<\/p>\n

The ferry agency says cutting the one midday trip to Vallejo will save as much as $250,000 as fuel costs continue to climb.<\/p>\n

The change comes as fuel prices remain elevated across California, and where diesel prices have climbed significantly higher than regular gasoline.<\/p>\n

For many Bay Area residents, rising fuel costs are already influencing daily decisions.<\/p>\n

“Gas is already expensive,” said Brittany Robinson of San Francisco. “I literally just sold our car…five days ago because of gas prices.”<\/p>\n

MORE: Diesel at some Bay Area stations nearing $9 a gallon as CA prices hit record highs<\/a><\/p>\n

Robinson was traveling by ferry to Vallejo to visit her parents when she learned of the upcoming service reduction.<\/p>\n

Beginning in November, the 11:30 a.m. ferry departure from downtown San Francisco to Vallejo will be eliminated.<\/p>\n

“That trip usually carries 8 to 10 passengers on average,” said Alexis Matsui of SF Bay Ferry.<\/p>\n

Some riders said they understand the agency’s decision.<\/p>\n

“Honestly, that’s how gas is. It’s super expensive these days,” said Bay Area resident Alana Guido. “I don’t blame them for doing that.”<\/p>\n

MORE: Diesel prices at record highs amid Strait of Hormuz disruption, Russia-Ukraine war<\/a><\/p>\n

“I think that’s fine. As long as it accommodates whoever, and where it is they are going,” Robinson said.<\/p>\n

The agency noted that passengers will still have alternative travel options, including ferry departures scheduled approximately one hour before and after the eliminated trip.<\/p>\n

SF Bay Ferry officials said volatile diesel costs are the primary reason for the service reduction.<\/p>\n

“Our diesel ferry boats rely on obviously a lot of diesel to power them,” Matsui said. “We are looking for ways to decrease our fuel usage with the minimal impact on our passengers.”<\/p>\n

While SF Bay Ferry is eliminating one trip, Golden Gate Ferry is not making any service changes at this time.<\/p>\n

MORE: ‘Can’t catch a break’: Shoppers squeezed by surging inflation and higher interest rates<\/a><\/p>\n

SF Bay Ferry also said it does not currently plan to raise fares, though officials acknowledged future increases may become necessary if diesel prices continue rising.<\/p>\n

“We are committed to making the ferry an affordable reliable alternative to driving,” Matsui said. “We are looking at possible 50 cents spread out across the system.”<\/p>\n

Officials said roughly 3 million people ride the San Francisco Bay Ferry system each year. The agency operates about 152 transbay trips during the workweek.<\/p>\n

Looking ahead, SF Bay Ferry plans to add fully battery-electric ferries next year.<\/p>\n

For now, officials say reducing a lightly used route is one way to manage rising operating costs, while minimizing the impact on riders.<\/p>\n

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