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Regular unleaded averages $3.6190 in the Dallas area, down from yesterday, down from last week and below the Texas average.
Opal Carrington· AI-assisted, edited by Jake Team
July 30, 20261 min read
Celina, Texas — Gas prices in the Dallas area averaged $3.6190 per gallon for regular unleaded on July 30, 2026, according to AAA, down from $3.6420 yesterday. That is down from $3.7620 a week ago and higher than $3.1470 a month ago.
The statewide average in Texas stands at $3.6430, while the national average is $4.0980. 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 47 cents higher than a month ago. Compared with a year ago, when the metro average was $2.8930, drivers are paying about 73 cents more per gallon.
Diesel in the Dallas area averages $5.1580 per gallon, AAA reported.
Opal Carrington· AI-assisted, edited by Jake Team
Opal Carrington writes about community life, schools, public safety, and events in fast-growing Celina.
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