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AAA Texas: Fuel Prices Remain Stable Heading Into Busiest Thanksgiving Travel on Record

The statewide gas price average in Texas is $2.70 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel, according to the AAA Texas Weekend Gas Watch. That price is five cents more when compared to this day last week and is three cents more per gallon compared to this day last year. Of the major metropolitan areas surveyed in Texas, drivers in San Antonio are paying the most on average at $2.86 per gallon while drivers in Lubbock are paying the least at $2.43 per gallon. The national average price for a gallon of regular unleaded is $3.10, which is two cents more when compared to this day last week and three cents more when compared to this day last year.

Texas drivers are heading into the Thanksgiving holiday with gas prices holding relatively steady compared to recent years. After peaking at nearly $3.00 per gallon in 2021 and 2022, the statewide average has gradually trended downward, landing at $2.70 as of November 20, 2025. While fluctuations remain possible, currently the Texas fuel price average price is slightly higher than Thanksgiving in 2024 but remains well below the highs seen earlier in the decade.

Historical Gas Price Information

AAA-TX Thanksgiving Historical Gas Averages

Thanksgiving Travel Forecast

AAA Texas projects 5.8 million Texans will travel 50 miles or more from home during the Thanksgiving holiday travel period, marking a 1.1% increase over last year and setting a new record for the Lone Star State. This year’s forecast adds nearly 62,000 more travelers compared to 2024 and is 3.6% higher than pre-pandemic levels in 2019, when 5.6 million Texans traveled for Thanksgiving.

Nearly 90% of travelers will drive: AAA projects 73 million Americans, including 5.3 million Texans, will travel by car.

AAA - 2025 TX Thanksgiving Travel Forecast

“As you get ready to hit the road, one of the easiest ways to save time and money is to fill up the night before your trip,” said Daniel Armbruster, spokesperson for AAA Texas. “You can also use the AAA Mobile app or visit GasPrices.AAA.com to find the cheapest fuel along your route and even estimate your overall trip costs.”

Before heading out, travelers should have a trusted mechanic inspect their tires, battery, and complete any routine maintenance. AAA anticipates responding to nearly 29,000 roadside assistance calls across Texas this holiday.

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