Gas Prices in Waco, TX Today

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

$2.94

Average Regular Unleaded — Waco, Texas

Current Gas Prices in Waco

Motorists in Waco are seeing $$2.94 per gallon at the pump today for regular gas. This is $0.21 above the Texas average the Texas state average, driven by local competition and Waco's proximity to supply infrastructure.

Fuel TypePrice / GallonGradeTrend
Regular Unleaded$2.9487 octane▲ Rising
Mid-Grade$3.4089 octane▲ Rising
Premium$3.6791-93 octane▲ Rising
Diesel$3.98N/A▲ Rising

Price Comparison

Waco Average
$2.94
Regular Unleaded
Texas State Average
$2.73
$0.21 above the Texas average
National Average
$3.99
$1.05 below the national average

About Gas Prices in Waco

Waco's position in Texas gives it South supply chain supply chain characteristics. Refinery-direct brands like Valero and wholesale retailers like Costco typically offer the strongest value in the area. Premium brands like Shell and Chevron charge a quality markup that may or may not be worth it depending on your vehicle.

Gas Prices by Brand in This City

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

CHEAPEST
Costco
$2.79
Speedway
$2.91
Circle K
$2.92
Sunoco
$2.95
Marathon
$2.96
BP
$2.98
Mobil
$2.99
Exxon
$3.00
Shell
$3.02
Chevron
$3.04

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$2.88Arlington$2.59Fort Worth$2.56Dallas$2.69Irving$2.83Mesquite$2.73Austin$2.80Garland$2.69
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Frequently Asked Questions

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Today's average gas price in Waco is $$2.94 per gallon for regular unleaded. Premium is approximately ${premPrice} and diesel runs ${dslPrice}. Individual station prices vary by 15-25 cents across the metro area.
The cheapest gas in Waco is typically found at warehouse clubs (Costco, Sam's Club), high-volume discount chains like Circle K and Speedway, and stations in commercial strips with multiple competitors. Our brand comparison table shows current estimated prices by major brand in Waco.
Waco's current average of $$2.94 compares to the Texas statewide average of $$2.73. Waco is $0.21 above the Texas average the state average, which is typical for a metro of its size and location.
Gas stations in Waco 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.

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