Weekly area comparison
Gas prices in Austin
Dated weekly regular-gasoline average in Texas, with a trend and U.S. comparison. Not a live station price.
Average regular gas · Texas
$3.70/gal
Week of October 19, 2026 · down 7¢ from the week before, down 10¢ across 6 weekly observations
- Gulf Coast$3.788¢ more than Texas
- U.S. average$4.2858¢ more than Texas
- $3.81Sep 14
- $3.93Sep 21
- $3.84Sep 28
- $3.87Oct 5
- $3.78Oct 12
- $3.70Oct 19
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, weekly retail gasoline prices (regular, all formulations, including taxes). Averages for the area, not a price at any one station.
Save on gas in Austin
- Check the posted pump price and any payment or membership conditions before filling up.
- Compare available station prices along your route; the regional average is not a quote for a particular station.
- If a station advertises a discount, check its eligibility and payment terms.
- Planning a drive? See getting around Austin and our commute page.
Questions
What is the weekly EIA gas-price comparison for Austin?
For the week of October 19, 2026, regular gasoline averaged $3.70 a gallon in the EIA Texas survey area, compared with $4.28 nationally. This is a statewide comparison, not a separate average for Austin or a live station price.
Where does the weekly average come from?
From the U.S. Energy Information Administration’s weekly survey of retail gasoline prices, published every Monday. This page uses Texas as a statewide comparison. It is not a separate average for Austin.
Why is the price at my Austin station different?
Stations set their own prices, and this is an average across many stations for the whole area. Brand, location, cash or card and membership discounts all change the price at the pump.
When do these numbers update?
EIA publishes new averages each Monday afternoon (Tuesday after a Monday holiday). This page checks for the new week twice a day.