Gas prices in Austin & San Marcos, TX
Daily metro average from AAA (2026-10-26), per gallon including taxes, for AAA’s Austin-San Marcos metro area in Texas.
Austin is $0.07 a gallon cheaper than the Texas average of $3.70 — about $1.01 on a 15-gallon fill. It is the 6 cheapest of 27 Texas metros AAA tracks.
Nearest Texas metros on price
The metros immediately either side of Austin in Texas, so you can see whether paying $3.64 here is normal or not.
| Metro | Regular | vs Austin |
|---|---|---|
| Laredo, TX | $3.61 | −$0.02 |
| Abilene, TX | $3.61 | −$0.02 |
| Killeen, Temple & Fort Hood, TX | $3.62 | −$0.01 |
| Dallas, TX | $3.64 | −$0.00 |
| Austin & San Marcos, TX | $3.64 | — |
| San Antonio, TX | $3.65 | +$0.02 |
| McAllen, Edinburg & Mission, TX | $3.66 | +$0.02 |
| Fort Worth & Arlington, TX | $3.67 | +$0.03 |
| Waco, TX | $3.69 | +$0.05 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much is gas in Austin right now?
Regular gasoline averages $3.64 per gallon across Austin & San Marcos, TX today (AAA metro average, 2026-10-26). Midgrade is $4.09, premium $4.47 and diesel $5.66.
Is gas cheaper in Austin than the rest of Texas?
Yes — Austin is $0.07 a gallon below the Texas average of $3.70. On a 15-gallon fill that is $1.01 saved.
Where does Austin rank in Texas?
Austin is the 6th cheapest of 27 Texas metros AAA tracks.
Are gas prices in Austin higher than a year ago?
Yes — regular is 38.5% higher than this time last year ($2.63/gal then, $3.64 now).
