The Weekly Gas Pain Index
Texas Gas Pain Spotlight — Week of 2026-05-18
Texas drivers paid $3.89/gal this week (-13.4% vs national). Ranked #50 of 50.
Texas Gas Pain Spotlight
Week of 2026-05-18 · Source: EIA TX state weekly
Drivers in Texas are paying $3.89/gal this week — ranked #50 of 50 states. That’s 13.4% below the national average of $4.49/gal.
What it costs to fill up
A 15-gallon tank at Texas prices runs you $58.32. A 26-gallon truck tank costs $101.09.
Where Texas sits
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| State avg | $3.89 |
| National avg | $4.49 |
| Difference | -13.4% |
| State rank | #50 of 50 |
| Data source | EIA state weekly retail |