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Regular unleaded averages $3.9481 in the Fort Worth-Arlington area, down from yesterday, up from last week and above the Texas average.
Sasha Esparza
October 3, 20261 min read
Fort Worth, Texas — Gas prices in the Fort Worth-Arlington area averaged $3.9481 per gallon for regular unleaded on October 3, 2026, according to AAA, down from $3.9666 yesterday. That is up from $3.8904 a week ago but higher than $3.6870 a month ago.
The statewide average in Texas stands at $3.9255, while the national average is $4.3807. Drivers in the Fort Worth-Arlington area are paying above 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 26 cents higher than a month ago. Compared with a year ago, when the metro average was $2.9270, drivers are paying about 102 cents more per gallon.
Diesel in the Fort Worth-Arlington area averages $5.7350 per gallon, AAA reported.
Sasha Esparza
Sasha Esparza writes about community life, schools, public safety, and local events in Fort Worth.
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