Texas Gas Price Today
Current Texas gas prices today and statewide retail fuel benchmarks
Texas Gas Prices Today by Fuel Grade
Only fuel grades with verified statistical retail survey data are displayed.
Gas Prices Near Me Today in Texas
Searching for gas prices near me today in Texas? Local pump rates in your immediate area typically fluctuate by ±10¢ to 30¢ per gallon around our statewide average of $3.94/gal. Use this benchmark when evaluating pump prices at local retail stations:
Cost of Propane Gas Per Gallon in Texas
In Texas and the surrounding Gulf Coast region, residential delivered propane currently averages $2.45/gal (compared to $3.94/gal for regular gasoline). Propane delivers ~91,500 BTU/gal (~73% of gasoline's 125,000 BTU/gal energy density), equating to an effective energy-parity price of $3.28 per Gasoline Gallon Equivalent (GGE).
Texas Fuel Context
- Petroleum Region:
- PADD 3 (Gulf Coast)
- State Fuel Excise Tax:
- 20¢ / gal
- Federal Fuel Tax:
- 18.4¢ / gal
- National Price Rank:
- #2 (1 = lowest, 51 = highest)
- U.S. National Average:
- $4.41
Neighboring States
Gas price comparison across adjacent state borders:
Texas Gas Price Trend
Historical weekly regular gasoline prices for Texas
About Texas Gas Prices
Key factors impacting current retail gasoline prices in Texas
Refinery Infrastructure & Logistics
The undisputed refining capital of the Western Hemisphere; over 30 refineries along the Houston Ship Channel, Beaumont/Port Arthur, Corpus Christi, and El Paso process millions of barrels daily.
Seasonal Fuel Blend Specifications
Dallas-Fort Worth and Houston require Texas Low Emission Diesel and specialized summer gasoline.
Market Dynamics & State Fuel Taxes
Regularly among the cheapest 5 states in America. Vast local refining, abundant pipeline networks, and a flat 20¢ state tax insulate Texas drivers from national supply bottlenecks. In addition, Texas levies a state motor fuel excise tax of 20 cents per gallon, which is combined with the federal excise tax of 18.4 cents per gallon.
Major Cities in Texas
Metropolitan survey data for specific cities across Texas are published on a specialized monthly schedule by federal bureaus. To guarantee zero fabricated data and adhere strictly to our data transparency charter, city-specific pages are enabled only as verified regional survey feeds are integrated.
Texas Gas Prices FAQs
Common questions on gasoline prices, price trends, taxes, and fuel comparisons in Texas
What is the price of the gas today in Texas?
The average price of regular unleaded gasoline in Texas today is $3.94 per gallon. Mid-grade fuel averages $4.45/gal, premium gasoline is $4.83/gal, and highway diesel is $5.80/gal. Texas currently ranks #2 among all 50 states and Washington D.C.
Are gas prices going up in Texas?
Gas prices in Texas are falling this week (-6¢/gal). Over the past 7 days, Texas retail pump prices shifted by -1.5%. Price trajectories in Texas are primarily driven by the undisputed refining capital of the western hemisphere; over 30 refineries along the houston ship channel, beaumont/port arthur, corpus christi, and el paso process millions of barrels daily.
How does Texas's gas price compare to the national gas price today?
The national gas price today is $4.41 per gallon. Texas's current average of $3.94/gal is -$0.47 lower than national average. Key drivers include Texas's state fuel excise tax of 20¢/gal and regional supply dynamics in the Gulf Coast (PADD 3) zone.
How can I find the best gas prices near me today in Texas?
When searching for gas prices near you today in Texas, use the statewide benchmark of $3.94/gal as your reference point. Individual station prices in your immediate neighborhood typically deviate by ±10¢ to 30¢ per gallon due to local brand additives, highway exit convenience charges, and municipal sales taxes.
What is the cost of propane gas per gallon in Texas?
In Texas (part of the Gulf Coast / PADD 3 heating region), residential delivered propane averages approximately $2.45 per gallon. While propane has a lower volumetric purchase price than gasoline, propane provides approximately 91,500 BTUs per gallon versus 125,000 BTUs for gasoline, producing an energy-equivalent cost of approximately $3.28 per Gasoline Gallon Equivalent (GGE).
What is the fuel excise tax in Texas?
Texas levies a state motor fuel excise tax of 20¢ per gallon. When combined with the standard federal fuel excise tax of 18.4¢ per gallon, drivers in Texas pay 38.4¢ per gallon in total fuel taxes.