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Regular unleaded averages $3.7530 in the Dallas area, down from yesterday, up from last week and above the Texas average.
Tessa Cho· AI-assisted, edited by Jake Team
July 24, 20261 min read
Little Elm, Texas — Gas prices in the Dallas area averaged $3.7530 per gallon for regular unleaded on July 24, 2026, according to AAA, down from $3.7620 yesterday. That is up from $3.6680 a week ago but higher than $3.2260 a month ago.
The statewide average in Texas stands at $3.7090, while the national average is $4.1050. Drivers in the Dallas area are paying above the state average and below the national average.
The Dallas average remains below its AAA recorded high of $4.8370. Regular prices are about 53 cents higher than a month ago. Compared with a year ago, when the metro average was $2.9490, drivers are paying about 80 cents more per gallon.
Diesel in the Dallas area averages $4.9700 per gallon, AAA reported.
Tessa Cho· AI-assisted, edited by Jake Team
Tessa Cho writes about community life, schools, public safety, and local events in Little Elm.
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