Updated April 5, 2026 — Prices updated regularly from EIA data
$2.90
Average Regular Unleaded — McKinney, Texas
Current Gas Prices in McKinney
The average cost to fill up in McKinney, Texas is $$2.90 per gallon for regular gas right now. Compared to the national average, McKinney drivers are paying $1.09 below the national average, reflecting local market dynamics.
Fuel Type
Price / Gallon
Grade
Trend
Regular Unleaded
$2.90
87 octane
▲ Rising
Mid-Grade
$3.35
89 octane
▲ Rising
Premium
$3.62
91-93 octane
▲ Rising
Diesel
$3.93
N/A
▲ Rising
Price Comparison
McKinney Average
$2.90
Regular Unleaded
Texas State Average
$2.73
$0.17 above the Texas average
National Average
$3.99
$1.09 below the national average
About Gas Prices in McKinney
The McKinney fuel market reflects Texas's broader pricing environment while adding local demand characteristics. With a growing population and rising commuter traffic, demand pressure in McKinney is steady. Warehouse club stations and discount brands regularly beat street prices by 10-20 cents per gallon.
Gas Prices by Brand in This City
Estimated prices based on brand modifiers. Sorted cheapest to most expensive.
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Today's average gas price in McKinney is $$2.90 per gallon for regular unleaded. Premium is approximately ${premPrice} and diesel runs ${dslPrice}. Individual station prices vary by 15-25 cents across the metro area.
The cheapest gas in McKinney is typically found at warehouse clubs (Costco, Sam's Club), high-volume discount chains like Circle K and Speedway, and stations in commercial strips with multiple competitors. Our brand comparison table shows current estimated prices by major brand in McKinney.
McKinney's current average of $$2.90 compares to the Texas statewide average of $$2.73. McKinney is $0.17 above the Texas average the state average, which is typical for a metro of its size and location.
Gas stations in McKinney typically update prices 1-3 times per week in response to wholesale market changes. Prices generally dip early in the week and rise Thursday-Sunday. Following weekly trends helps identify optimal fill-up windows.