Texas bucks national trend as state’s average drops slightly
Average gasoline prices in Texas have fallen 3.3 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.72/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Prices in Texas are 2.1 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 8.2 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has increased 1.9 cents compared to a week ago and stands at $3.684 per gallon.
According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Texas was priced at $2.36/g yesterday while the most expensive was $3.89/g, a difference of $1.53/g.
The national average price of gasoline has risen 0.3 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.16/g today. The national average is up 3.1 cents per gallon from a month ago and stands 6.1 cents per gallon lower than a year ago, according to GasBuddy data compiled from more than 11 million weekly price reports covering over 150,000 gas stations across the country.
“Most states saw gas prices rise last week, while parts of the Great Lakes region saw relief as BP’s Whiting refinery came back online after storm-related downtime,” said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy. “Seventeen states now have averages below $3 per gallon—fewer than in months past. Meanwhile, West Coast states like California and Oregon may see continued pressure due to refinery issues. Still, the switch to winter gasoline could bring relief later this month, and OPEC+’s move to boost output in October may help keep oil prices in check.”
Historical gasoline prices in Texas and the national average going back 10 years:
- September 8, 2024: $2.80/g (U.S. Average: $3.22/g)
- September 8, 2023: $3.35/g (U.S. Average: $3.80/g)
- September 8, 2022: $3.17/g (U.S. Average: $3.72/g)
- September 8, 2021: $2.82/g (U.S. Average: $3.17/g)
- September 8, 2020: $1.90/g (U.S. Average: $2.21/g)
- September 8, 2019: $2.27/g (U.S. Average: $2.55/g)
- September 8, 2018: $2.61/g (U.S. Average: $2.85/g)
- September 8, 2017: $2.50/g (U.S. Average: $2.67/g)
- September 8, 2016: $1.98/g (U.S. Average: $2.18/g)
- September 8, 2015: $2.15/g (U.S. Average: $2.39/g)
Current gas prices around the state:
- Midland Odessa- $2.79/g, up 15.8 cents per gallon from last week’s $2.63/g.
- San Antonio- $2.68/g, down 8.8 cents per gallon from last week’s $2.77/g.
- Austin- $2.65/g, down 14.2 cents per gallon from last week’s $2.79/g.
