LUBBOCK, Texas — As people travel to celebrate the 4th of July, gas prices are on the rise in Texas as of Wednesday, July 1, 2026, as the 4th of July weekend approaches.
According to the AAA gas price website, Texas is below the current national average gas price of $3.85. The Lone Star State gas price average is $3.34, while the state of California has an above-average gas price of $5.42.
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Lubbock’s current gas price average is around $3.26, according to the AAA Gas Price. El Paso is currently the Texas city with the highest gas prices, with an average price of $3.63. Below are other Texas cities’ averages:
- Dallas — $3.26
- Abilene — $3.46
- Midland — $3.42
- Amarillo — $3.29
For those who are traveling for the 4th of July weekend, it is a good reminder to drink responsibly, share the road and plan ahead.
To learn more about gas prices around the nation, go to gasprices.aaa.com…