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Texas gas prices this week and price history
Texas is one of the cheapest states for gasoline thanks to Gulf Coast refining capacity and a 20-cent state gas tax unchanged since 1991.
Last 3 years: Texas vs U.S. average
Regular gasoline, all formulations, retail price including taxes, U.S. dollars per gallon. Hover or tap the chart for weekly values.
All fuel grades this week
| Fuel | This week | Last week | Year ago | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular | $3.779 | $3.874 | $2.585 | $4.331 |
| Midgrade | $4.292 | $4.381 | $3.097 | $4.957 |
| Premium | $4.638 | $4.723 | $3.413 | $5.366 |
EIA does not publish a weekly diesel price for this area.
Price records
- Highest weekly average since 2000: $4.642 (week of Jun 13, 2022).
- Lowest weekly average in the last 3 years: $2.322 (week of Jan 5, 2026).
- 2026 so far: average $3.367, range $2.322 – $3.956.
Average gas price by year in Texas
| Year | Average | Low | High | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 (so far) | $3.367 | $2.322 | $3.956 | +$0.707 |
| 2025 | $2.660 | $2.356 | $2.861 | −$0.202 |
| 2024 | $2.862 | $2.508 | $3.268 | −$0.195 |
| 2023 | $3.057 | $2.463 | $3.453 | −$0.414 |
| 2022 | $3.471 | $2.551 | $4.642 | +$0.818 |
| 2021 | $2.654 | $1.885 | $3.058 | +$0.831 |
| 2020 | $1.823 | $1.429 | $2.252 | −$0.462 |
| 2019 | $2.285 | $1.863 | $2.603 | −$0.151 |
| 2018 | $2.437 | $1.901 | $2.760 | +$0.252 |
| 2017 | $2.185 | $2.011 | $2.561 | +$0.270 |
| 2016 | $1.915 | $1.519 | $2.148 | −$0.256 |
| 2015 | $2.171 | $1.764 | $2.623 | −$0.978 |
| 2014 | $3.149 | $2.054 | $3.521 | −$0.170 |
| 2013 | $3.319 | $2.959 | $3.647 | −$0.106 |
| 2012 | $3.425 | $3.034 | $3.831 | +$0.053 |
| 2011 | $3.372 | $2.921 | $3.850 | +$0.736 |
| 2010 | $2.636 | $2.458 | $2.889 | +$0.423 |
| 2009 | $2.213 | $1.534 | $2.553 | −$0.905 |
| 2008 | $3.118 | $1.487 | $3.966 | +$0.459 |
| 2007 | $2.659 | $2.014 | $3.066 | +$0.190 |
| 2006 | $2.469 | $2.072 | $2.925 | +$0.290 |
| 2005 | $2.179 | $1.650 | $2.957 | +$0.446 |
| 2004 | $1.733 | $1.423 | $1.919 | +$0.284 |
| 2003 | $1.449 | $1.358 | $1.609 | +$0.175 |
| 2002 | $1.274 | $1.033 | $1.406 | −$0.050 |
| 2001 | $1.324 | $0.996 | $1.601 | −$0.114 |
| 2000 | $1.438 | $1.314 | $1.533 | – |
FAQ
What is the average gas price in Texas this week?
The latest EIA weekly average for regular gasoline in Texas is $3.779 per gallon (week of Oct 12, 2026).
What was the highest gas price in Texas?
The highest weekly average since 2000 was $4.642 per gallon in the week of Jun 13, 2022.
Is gas in Texas more expensive than the U.S. average?
This week regular gas in Texas is 12.7 % below the U.S. average of $4.331.
How much has the gas price in Texas changed in a year?
A year ago the average was $2.585; the price has risen by $1.194 per gallon.
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Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), Weekly Retail Gasoline and Diesel Prices. Prices are averages of retail outlets surveyed every Monday, not prices at individual stations.