Texas Gas Prices Today

Regular gasoline in Texas averages $3.51 per gallon as of the EIA week of 2026-08-10 — $0.49 below the national average of $4.01. Texas sits on top of the largest refining complex in the world — the Gulf Coast refines more gasoline than it uses, so transport costs are minimal. Add a low state gas tax (20¢ per gallon, unchanged since 1991) and conventional fuel blends, and Texas pump prices run consistently among the lowest in the country.

Texas vs Region vs US (EIA week of 2026-08-10)

AreaRegular ($/gal)vs Texas
Texas 3.51
Gulf Coast (region) 3.54 +0.03
US average 4.01 +0.49

EIA weekly retail averages. Compare all published states, see gas prices by year, or read what actually sets pump prices.

All EIA-Published States This Week

StateRegular ($/gal)vs US avg
California 5.43 +1.42
Washington 5.06 +1.05
Colorado 4.05 +0.04
New York 4.04 +0.04
Massachusetts 3.96 -0.04
Ohio 3.90 -0.11
Minnesota 3.84 -0.17
Florida 3.79 -0.21
Texas 3.51 -0.49

EIA publishes weekly prices for these states; it does not survey all 50 individually.

Texas Gas Price FAQ

What is the average gas price in Texas right now?

Regular gasoline in Texas averages $3.51 per gallon (EIA, week of 2026-08-10) — $0.49 below the US average of $4.01.

Why are Texas gas prices lower than the national average?

Texas sits on top of the largest refining complex in the world — the Gulf Coast refines more gasoline than it uses, so transport costs are minimal. Add a low state gas tax (20¢ per gallon, unchanged since 1991) and conventional fuel blends, and Texas pump prices run consistently among the lowest in the country.

How often are these prices updated?

The EIA publishes state and regional retail prices every Monday; this page refreshes automatically when new data lands. EIA covers selected large states weekly — for daily crowd-sourced prices per county or station, AAA and GasBuddy complement this official weekly view.