Gas prices in Texas today
Regular gasoline in Texas averages $3.42 per gallon as of Monday, July 13, 2026, 45 cents per gallon below the US national average of $3.87 [EIA · 13 Jul 2026]. On-highway diesel is $4.48, -40 cents off the national diesel mean of $4.88. Gulf-Coast refining is the largest in the world; Texas almost always prints the cheapest gallon among the big states.
Source: [EIA · 13 Jul 2026] · State excise: 20.0 cents/gal · PADD 3
Texas's pump-price cost stack
Every gallon you buy at the pump breaks down into five named slices. For Texas today, the stack looks like this:
Crude / refining / distribution shares estimated from EIA Petroleum Marketing Monthly. Federal excise from FHWA Highway Statistics. State excise from the API Motor Fuel Tax Map and Tax Foundation 2026. [EIA · 13 Jul 2026] [API · 13 Jul 2026]
Border-state comparison
For drivers crossing in or out of Texas, here is how the neighbours print today:
Use the border comparator to compute the per-tank savings of crossing into a cheaper neighbour, and the round-trip mileage at which the detour pays for itself.
Cheapest metro in Texas
Today's cheapest metro in Texas is generally Houston. Within-state spread is typically 20-40 cents per gallon depending on county tax overlays, station brand and distance from the wholesale rack. AAA publishes metro-level detail for Texas updated daily.
FAQ
What is the current average price of regular gas in Texas?
$3.42 per gallon as of Monday, July 13, 2026, 45 cents below the national average. [EIA · 13 Jul 2026]
What is Texas's state gas tax?
20.0 cents per gallon state excise, plus the 18.4 cents federal excise. [API · 13 Jul 2026]
Where is gas cheapest in Texas today?
Houston is typically the cheapest metro. Regional spread is normal at 20-40 cents per gallon.