Regular unleaded averages $3.3760 in the Dallas area, down from yesterday, up from last week and below the Texas average.
Gwen Mercer
July 12, 20261 min read
Princeton, Texas — Gas prices in the Dallas area averaged $3.3760 per gallon for regular unleaded on July 12, 2026, according to AAA, down from $3.3900 yesterday. That is up from $3.2200 a week ago but lower than $3.3830 a month ago.
The statewide average in Texas stands at $3.4300, while the national average is $3.8760. Drivers in the Dallas area are paying below the state average and below the national average.
The Dallas average remains below its AAA recorded high of $4.8370. Regular prices are about 1 cents lower than a month ago. Compared with a year ago, when the metro average was $2.9220, drivers are paying about 45 cents more per gallon.
Diesel in the Dallas area averages $4.6010 per gallon, AAA reported.
Gwen Mercer
Gwen Mercer writes about community life, schools, public safety, and local events in Princeton.
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