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Regular unleaded averages $3.8660 in the Dallas area, down from yesterday, down from last week and below the Texas average.
Cody Esparza
September 27, 20261 min read
McKinney, Texas — Gas prices in the Dallas area averaged $3.8660 per gallon for regular unleaded on September 27, 2026, according to AAA, down from $3.8811 yesterday. That is down from $3.9777 a week ago and higher than $3.7758 a month ago.
The statewide average in Texas stands at $3.9282, while the national average is $4.4798. 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 9 cents higher than a month ago. Compared with a year ago, when the metro average was $2.6601, drivers are paying about 121 cents more per gallon.
Diesel in the Dallas area averages $5.8447 per gallon, AAA reported.
Cody Esparza
Cody Esparza covers McKinney city hall, the council, and county government.
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