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Regular unleaded averages $3.8904 in the Fort Worth-Arlington area, down from yesterday, down from last week and below the Texas average.
Sasha Esparza
September 26, 20261 min read
Fort Worth, Texas — Gas prices in the Fort Worth-Arlington area averaged $3.8904 per gallon for regular unleaded on September 26, 2026, according to AAA, down from $3.9052 yesterday. That is down from $3.9731 a week ago and higher than $3.6404 a month ago.
The statewide average in Texas stands at $3.9404, while the national average is $4.4874. 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 AAA recorded high of $4.8360. Regular prices are about 25 cents higher than a month ago. Compared with a year ago, when the metro average was $2.6901, drivers are paying about 120 cents more per gallon.
Diesel in the Fort Worth-Arlington area averages $5.8711 per gallon, AAA reported.
Sasha Esparza
Sasha Esparza writes about community life, schools, public safety, and local events in Fort Worth.
Regular unleaded averages $3.9052 in the Fort Worth-Arlington area, down from yesterday, down from last week and below the Texas average.
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