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Regular unleaded averages $3.2840 in the Fort Worth-Arlington area, up from yesterday, up from last week and below the Texas average.
Gwen Abbott
July 2, 20261 min read
Fort Worth, Texas — Gas prices in the Fort Worth-Arlington area averaged $3.2840 per gallon for regular unleaded on July 2, 2026, according to AAA, up from $3.2590 yesterday. That is up from $3.2020 a week ago but lower than $3.7120 a month ago.
The statewide average in Texas stands at $3.3440, while the national average is $3.8380. Drivers in the Fort Worth-Arlington area are paying below the state average and below the national average.
The Fort Worth-Arlington average remains below its recorded high of $4.8360, set on June 16, 2022. Regular prices are about 43 cents lower than a month ago. Compared with a year ago, when the metro average was $2.7500, drivers are paying about 53 cents more per gallon.
Diesel in the Fort Worth-Arlington area averages $4.3000 per gallon, AAA reported.
Gwen Abbott
Gwen Abbott covers Prosper city hall, the council, and county government.
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