Why Is Gas So Much More Expensive in Some States?
In late September 2026 a gallon of regular cost about $6.19 in California and $3.84 in Texas. Taxes, special fuel blends, refinery and pipeline access, and local costs explain most of the gap.
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In late September 2026 a gallon of regular cost about $6.19 in California and $3.84 in Texas. Taxes, special fuel blends, refinery and pipeline access, and local costs explain most of the gap.