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October 5, 2026 Average gasoline prices in Texas are unchanged in the last week, averaging $3.88/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Prices in Texas are 22.9 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand $1.15/g higher than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has decreased…

By Nic Garcia, The Texas Tribune October 5, 2026 Hundreds of thousands of Texans, from Amarillo to Zavala, have come to rely on The Texas Tribune’s sample ballot tool to help them navigate elections. The tool has, for years, offered detailed information about who is running for statewide offices, in addition to providing personalized ballot…

September 28, 2026 Average gasoline prices in Texas have fallen 5.3 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.88/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Prices in Texas are 27.5 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand $1.22/g higher than a year ago. The national average price…