Gas Prices in Austin, TX Today

Updated April 5, 2026 — Prices updated regularly from EIA data

$2.80

Average Regular Unleaded — Austin, Texas

Current Gas Prices in Austin

Gas prices in Austin, Texas average $$2.80 per gallon today for regular unleaded — $0.07 above the Texas average the Texas statewide average of $$2.73. Competition among Austin's fuel stations creates real savings opportunities.

Fuel TypePrice / GallonGradeTrend
Regular Unleaded$2.8087 octane▲ Rising
Mid-Grade$3.2489 octane▲ Rising
Premium$3.5091-93 octane▲ Rising
Diesel$3.79N/A▲ Rising

Price Comparison

Austin Average
$2.80
Regular Unleaded
Texas State Average
$2.73
$0.07 above the Texas average
National Average
$3.99
$1.19 below the national average

About Gas Prices in Austin

Gas prices in Austin follow South regional patterns with some local variation. Stations closest to residential neighborhoods tend to match rather than undercut market rates. Your best savings strategy: identify 2-3 consistently affordable stations along your regular commute and check them weekly.

Gas Prices by Brand in This City

Estimated prices based on brand modifiers. Sorted cheapest to most expensive.

CHEAPEST
Costco
$2.65
Speedway
$2.77
Circle K
$2.78
Sunoco
$2.81
Marathon
$2.82
BP
$2.84
Mobil
$2.85
Exxon
$2.86
Shell
$2.88
Chevron
$2.90

Fuel Type Prices in This City

Regular Unleaded
87 octane
Premium Gasoline
91-93 octane
Diesel Fuel
N/A

Gas Prices in Nearby Cities

Killeen$2.88San Antonio$2.75Waco$2.94
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Frequently Asked Questions

A 10-cent savings on 15 gallons equals $1.50. If the cheaper station is 5 miles away and your car gets 25 MPG, the detour costs about 0.4 gallons. Savings above 15 cents per gallon are consistently worth moderate detours.
Most states have price gouging statutes that activate during declared emergencies. Outside of emergency declarations, gas stations set prices based on market conditions. Normal price variation between stations is competition, not gouging.
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