Texas · EIA survey Nov 9, 2026
Texas gas and diesel prices
Regular gasoline $3.408 and diesel $5.741 a gallon this week, including taxes. EIA surveys Texas gasoline prices directly.
Price history
Texas vs. its region and the U.S.
| Area | Diesel | Regular | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | — | $3.408 | $4.279 |
| Gulf Coast (PADD 3) | $5.741 | $3.481 | $4.370 |
| United States | $6.127 | $3.995 | $5.013 |
| Houston city | — | $3.489 | $4.445 |
Other states in Gulf Coast (PADD 3)
Home heating fuels in Texas
EIA collects residential heating oil and propane prices weekly from October through March (monthly in summer).
Texas fuel taxes
| Gasoline | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|
| State taxes and fees | 20.0¢ | 20.0¢ |
| Federal excise | 18.4¢ | 24.4¢ |
| Total per gallon | 38.4¢ | 44.4¢ |
| Share of this week’s price | 11% | 8% |
| Rank (1 = highest state tax) | 47 of 51 | 48 of 51 |
State rates: Tax Foundation, July 2026 (state statutes); excludes some local and gross-receipts taxes. All states.
Driving electric in Texas
At Texas’s average residential rate, home charging costs 63% less per mile than gasoline. Public fast charging usually costs more. Run your own numbers.
Quick answers
What is the average price of gas in Texas?
$3.408 a gallon for regular in EIA's survey of November 9, 2026, EIA's average for Texas.
What is the price of diesel in Texas?
$5.741 a gallon in EIA's survey of November 9, 2026 (Gulf Coast (PADD 3) regional average; EIA does not publish a weekly diesel price for Texas alone).
Is fuel in Texas cheaper than the national average?
Diesel is 38.6¢ below the U.S. average, and regular gasoline 58.7¢ below.
What is the gas tax in Texas?
20.0¢ a gallon in state taxes on gasoline and 20.0¢ on diesel (Tax Foundation, July 2026), plus the federal 18.4¢ and 24.4¢: 38.4¢ and 44.4¢ in total.
What does propane cost in Texas?
$3.199 a gallon for residential propane in EIA’s survey of November 9, 2026, down 1.7¢ on the week.
Is it cheaper to drive electric in Texas?
At 15.91¢ per kWh (EIA residential average) an EV getting 3.5 miles per kWh spends about $4.55 per 100 miles on home charging, against $12.17 for a 28-mpg car at $3.408 gas.
Plan a trip or fleet budget with Texas prices: trip fuel cost · fleet budget. Source: EIA Gasoline and Diesel Fuel Update.