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Texas Diesel Prices

Current Price:

$3.890

per gallon

Current Price

$3.890

per gallon

State Tax

$0.200

per gallon

Federal Tax

$0.244

per gallon

Total Tax

$0.444

per gallon

Texas Diesel Tax Breakdown

ComponentAmount
Base Price (before taxes)$3.446/gal
State Tax (TX)$0.200/gal
Federal Tax$0.244/gal
Total Price at Pump$3.890/gal

Compare Texas to Neighboring States

StateState TaxDifference
Texas (Current)$0.200/gal-
Oklahoma$0.200/gal0.000
Arkansas$0.245/gal+0.045
Louisiana$0.200/gal0.000
New Mexico$0.210/gal+0.010

Get Texas Diesel Prices via API

from oilpriceapi import OilPriceAPI

client = OilPriceAPI(api_key="YOUR_API_KEY")

# Get Texas state average
price = client.diesel_prices.get_regional(state="TX")
print(f"Texas diesel: ${price.price}/gal")

# Get station-level prices in Houston
stations = client.diesel_prices.get_stations(
    lat=29.7604,
    lng=-95.3698,
    radius=8047  # 5 miles
)
for station in stations:
    print(f"{station.name}: ${station.diesel_price}")

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is diesel cheap in Texas?

Texas diesel is $3.890/gal due to a state tax of $0.200/gal (one of the lowest in the US).

What cities in Texas have the cheapest diesel?

Houston, San Antonio, Dallas typically have competitive diesel prices. View city-specific data for exact prices.

Can I get real-time Texas diesel prices?

Yes! Use our API to get station-level prices updated every 24 hours from 130,000+ US stations including Texas.

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