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Regular unleaded averages $3.5830 in the Dallas area, down from yesterday, up from last week and below the Texas average.
Gwen Mercer· AI-assisted, edited by Jake Team
July 21, 20261 min read
Princeton, Texas — Gas prices in the Dallas area averaged $3.5830 per gallon for regular unleaded on July 21, 2026, according to AAA, down from $3.6110 yesterday. That is up from $3.3390 a week ago but higher than $3.3090 a month ago.
The statewide average in Texas stands at $3.6150, while the national average is $4.0190. 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 27 cents higher than a month ago. Compared with a year ago, when the metro average was $2.8080, drivers are paying about 78 cents more per gallon.
Diesel in the Dallas area averages $4.7880 per gallon, AAA reported.
Gwen Mercer· AI-assisted, edited by Jake Team
Gwen Mercer writes about community life, schools, public safety, and local events in Princeton.
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