Texas Gas Prices
Current average fuel prices for Texas, sourced from the U.S. Energy Information Administration's weekly retail survey, plus a calculator prefilled with the local price.
Weekly price trend, regular gasoline
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| Week of | Price per gallon |
|---|---|
| Jun 1 | $3.752 |
| Jun 8 | $3.561 |
| Jun 15 | $3.432 |
| Jun 22 | $3.371 |
| Jun 29 | $3.230 |
| Jul 6 | $3.287 |
| Jul 13 | $3.371 |
| Jul 20 | $3.546 |
What shapes the price in Texas
Texas enjoys some of the lowest retail fuel prices in the nation. The state is the hub of the American petrochemical industry, hosting more than 30 major refineries along the Gulf Coast in Houston, Port Arthur, Corpus Christi, and Beaumont. Because vast quantities of crude oil are extracted, refined, and distributed locally, transportation overhead from refinery gate to retail pump is virtually negligible. Furthermore, Texas maintains a modest state gasoline tax of 20.0 cents per gallon—unchanged since 1991 and well below the national median—and benefits from fierce retail pump competition among high-volume hypermarkets and convenience store chains.
U.S. retail gasoline prices follow a reliable seasonal cycle. Prices typically rise between February and May as refineries conduct scheduled seasonal maintenance (turnarounds) and switch production from winter-grade fuel to more expensive, low-RVP (Reid Vapor Pressure) summer blends designed to reduce ground-level smog in hot weather. Increased summer vacation driving further boosts demand. Conversely, prices typically soften following Labor Day as refiners transition back to lower-cost winter blends containing inexpensive butane, alongside lower cold-weather driving demand.
Calculate your fuel cost in Texas
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Your Calculation Results
High Consumption (> 8.5 L/100km)- Total Fuel Needed (for this trip)
- 8.88 US gallons (33.6 liters total)
- Total Fuel Cost (for this trip)
- $31.51
- Cost breakdown per distance unit
- $0.507 per mile • $0.315 per km
Fuel economy in every unit
- L/100km
- 33.6
- MPG US
- 7.0
- MPG UK
- 8.4
- km/L
- 3.0
The fuel calculator above is prefilled with Texas's current regular gasoline price. If your vehicle requires high-octane premium or runs on diesel, replace the default price with the corresponding regional price above to see your exact cost per mile and total trip fuel expense.
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Drivers operating an electric vehicle (EV) are not directly impacted by gasoline or diesel pump prices. Instead, EV charging costs depend on local residential and public electricity rates measured in cents per kilowatt-hour (kWh). To evaluate how electricity costs compare to gasoline in this region, use our EV versus Gas Comparator.
Open the EV versus gas comparatorLast updated July 24, 2026 at 8:38 AM UTC. Prices are refreshed from U.S. EIA weekly retail survey data.
Frequently asked questions
Texas combines the nation's largest concentration of oil refineries (over 30% of total US refining capacity) with minimal pipeline transport costs and a low state fuel tax rate of 20.0 cents per gallon, keeping pump prices consistently 30 to 50 cents below the national average.
Select non-attainment metro areas including Houston-Galveston and Dallas-Fort Worth require low-RVP (Reid Vapor Pressure) fuel in the summer months to control ground-level ozone, which causes mild seasonal price increases of 5 to 10 cents per gallon during late spring.
Houston pump prices are typically the lowest among major Texas metros because of immediate proximity to Ship Channel and coastal refineries. Dallas and Austin sit slightly higher due to pipeline transport and local distribution overhead.
Premium gasoline has a higher octane rating (91 to 93 AKI), which prevents premature engine knock in high-compression and turbocharged engines. Producing high octane requires additional refinery processing steps such as catalytic alkylation and reforming, and retailers price it with wider retail margins, resulting in a consistent 50 to 70 cent premium over regular.
Price figures for Texas are derived from the U.S. Energy Information Administration's (EIA) official retail survey, updated on a weekly schedule. Individual street-corner stations adjust their posted board prices daily based on wholesale rack spot price shifts.