Regular unleaded averages $3.9462 in the Dallas area, down from yesterday, up from last week and above the Texas average.
Quincy Vargas
October 4, 20261 min read
Allen, Texas — Gas prices in the Dallas area averaged $3.9462 per gallon for regular unleaded on October 4, 2026, according to AAA, down from $3.9611 yesterday. That is up from $3.8660 a week ago but higher than $3.6482 a month ago.
The statewide average in Texas stands at $3.9149, while the national average is $4.3697. Drivers in the Dallas area are paying above the state average and below the national average.
The Dallas average remains below its AAA recorded high of $4.8370. Regular prices are about 30 cents higher than a month ago. Compared with a year ago, when the metro average was $2.9287, drivers are paying about 102 cents more per gallon.
Diesel in the Dallas area averages $5.7079 per gallon, AAA reported.
Quincy Vargas
Quincy Vargas writes about community life, schools, public safety, and local events in Allen.
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