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
| Component | Amount |
|---|---|
| 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 |
How Texas Diesel Prices Are Measured
Diesel prices come from two independent sources that measure differently:
AAA Daily Average
Based on over 100,000 gas stations nationwide. Updated daily using actual pump prices reported by stations and credit card transaction data.
- Update frequency: Daily
- Granularity: State-level (all 50 states + DC)
- Methodology: Station-reported pump prices
EIA Weekly Survey
Published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Texas falls within PADD 3 - Gulf Coast, one of five Petroleum Administration for Defense Districts (PADDs).
- Update frequency: Weekly (Mondays)
- Granularity: State-level
- Methodology: Volume-weighted survey of ~900 retail outlets per region
Why do AAA and EIA prices differ for Texas?
Texas is one of only 9 states where the EIA publishes state-specific diesel data (the others are California, Florida, New York, Ohio, Minnesota, Colorado, Massachusetts, Washington). Even so, AAA and EIA prices can differ by $0.05–$0.30 due to different survey methodologies, sample sizes, and reporting timeframes. AAA captures daily pump prices from a larger station sample, while EIA uses a smaller, volume-weighted weekly survey. Our API provides both sources so you can choose the methodology that best fits your use case.
Diesel Prices in Texas Cities
Find station-level diesel prices in major Texas cities:
Compare Texas to Neighboring States
| State | State Tax | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Texas (Current) | $0.200/gal | - |
| Oklahoma | $0.200/gal | 0.000 |
| Arkansas | $0.245/gal | +0.045 |
| Louisiana | $0.200/gal | 0.000 |
| 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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