Gas Prices in Texas Today
Track today's average gas price in Texas, compare it to the national average, and estimate your fuel costs with a free calculator. Data updated daily from EIA.
About Gas Prices in Texas
Gas prices in Texas are reported daily by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) as part of their weekly survey of fuel retailers. The price shown is a statewide average for regular unleaded gasoline. Prices at individual stations in Texas may be higher or lower depending on location, brand, and local competition.
Several factors influence Texas's gas price: state fuel taxes, the distance from major refineries, pipeline and distribution infrastructure, and the required seasonal fuel blend. Use the calculator above to see exactly how today's Texas price affects your commute, road trip, or monthly driving budget.
Texas Fuel Taxes: 20¢/gal
Texas has one of the lowest state gas taxes in the nation. Texas charges just 20 cents per gallon in state gas tax — a rate unchanged since 1991 and one of the lowest in the country. Low taxes are the single biggest reason Texas pump prices sit well below the national average year after year.
Tax figures are approximate state-level taxes and fees per gallon of regular gasoline and exclude the 18.4¢/gal federal excise tax. Rates change — verify current rates with the state's revenue or transportation department.
How Texas Gets Its Gasoline
Texas is also the heart of American refining. The Gulf Coast corridor from Houston to Port Arthur holds roughly a third of total U.S. refining capacity, which means fuel travels a short distance from refinery to pump with minimal transport cost. Conventional gasoline blends are allowed in most of the state, which are cheaper to produce than the reformulated blends required in some coastal and urban states.
Where Gas Is Cheapest and Most Expensive in Texas
Prices are typically lowest in the big metro areas — Houston, San Antonio, and Dallas–Fort Worth — where station competition is fierce. Far West Texas and remote areas like the Big Bend region run noticeably higher because of long trucking distances.