Texas Gas Prices

What drivers in Texas are paying this week

Texas stations averaged $3.632 per gallon for regular gasoline in the week ending Oct 26, 2026. The statewide average fell $0.070 from the previous week and sits $0.637 lower than the national average of $4.269. Four weeks ago the state average was $3.841, and a year ago it was $2.564.

Texas has a published weekly EIA average and is usually one of the cheapest large-state markets. The state combines a low fuel tax with direct access to the largest refining complex in the country.

Why Texas gas prices land where they do

• More than 30 refineries operate along the Gulf Coast between Corpus Christi and Port Arthur.
• State fuel tax is well below the national average.
• Pipeline networks radiate from Houston to every major Texas metro.

These are structural factors, not daily noise. They explain why Texas tends to sit in the same part of the national price range week after week, even when the national average moves. For the general mechanics behind these forces, see our guide on how gas prices are set.

Metro prices in Texas

We track weekly metro averages for these Texas markets:

• Houston gas prices — currently $3.681 per gallon.

How Texas compares

Texas has no bordering state with a published weekly average, so the most useful comparison is the national average of $4.269 and the Gulf Coast (PADD 3) benchmark of $3.702. The state currently sits $0.637 lower than the national figure.

Ways to spend less on gas in Texas

1. Membership warehouses such as Costco, Sam’s Club, and BJ’s usually price 10 to 30 cents below nearby branded stations.
2. Stations a few miles off the interstate are often cheaper than the first exit, because they pay less for land and rely on local traffic.
3. Apps that show station-level prices are worth using for the last mile — our numbers give you the regional baseline, they give you the address.
4. Keeping tires at the recommended pressure and removing roof racks can recover 3 to 6 percent of fuel economy, which is worth 10 to 20 cents a gallon at current prices.

Want a number instead of a rule of thumb? The commute cost calculator turns your own miles and MPG into a weekly and annual fuel bill, using the current Texas price as the default.

How we source Texas prices

Every figure on this page comes from the U.S. Energy Information Administration's weekly retail gasoline survey, which reports average retail prices in dollars per gallon including taxes. We rebuild the page every week after the survey is released, so the date on the price panel always matches the data behind it. We do not estimate missing state numbers; where the EIA does not publish a statewide series, we label the regional benchmark instead. Full details are in our methodology and data sources pages.

The bottom line for Texas drivers

At $3.632 per gallon, a 12-gallon fill-up costs about $43.58 in Texas, compared with $51.23 at the national average. Over a 15,000-mile year at 28 MPG, the state price implies roughly $1946 in fuel — a useful baseline before you start shopping for a cheaper station.