Updated April 5, 2026 — Prices updated regularly from EIA data
$2.67
Average Regular Unleaded — Brownsville, Texas
Current Gas Prices in Brownsville
Today in Brownsville, Texas, regular gas is averaging $$2.67 per gallon. Prices across the metro vary by as much as 20-30 cents, so using a price comparison app before every fill-up pays off.
Fuel Type
Price / Gallon
Grade
Trend
Regular Unleaded
$2.67
87 octane
▲ Rising
Mid-Grade
$3.09
89 octane
▲ Rising
Premium
$3.34
91-93 octane
▲ Rising
Diesel
$3.61
N/A
▲ Rising
Price Comparison
Brownsville Average
$2.67
Regular Unleaded
Texas State Average
$2.73
$0.06 below the Texas average
National Average
$3.99
$1.32 below the national average
About Gas Prices in Brownsville
Local Brownsville drivers have learned key strategies for minimizing fuel costs. Fill up on Mondays or Tuesdays when prices are typically at their weekly low. Avoid stations within a mile of highway exits — the convenience markup adds real cost. Loyalty apps from major brands can save 5-10 cents per gallon with minimal effort.
Gas Prices by Brand in This City
Estimated prices based on brand modifiers. Sorted cheapest to most expensive.
At today's Brownsville average of $$2.67 per gallon, a standard 13-gallon sedan tank costs ${fillCost} to fill. A larger 20-gallon SUV or truck tank runs ${truckFill}. Choosing the cheapest local station can save $3-5 on each fill-up.
Monday and Tuesday are statistically the cheapest days to buy gas in most US cities including Brownsville. Prices rise Thursday through Sunday as weekend driving demand increases. Filling up Tuesday afternoon before price adjustments is a reliable strategy.
Brownsville and surrounding cities typically track similar fuel prices given shared supply infrastructure. Differences of 5-15 cents between nearby cities are common depending on local tax differences and competition levels.
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.