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Gas prices near 77077
Houston, TX · TX average $3.59/gal
Finding cheap gas in Houston (77077)
The Energy Corridor defines this West Houston ZIP, with major oil and gas campuses lining both sides of I-10 between Eldridge Parkway and the Addicks Reservoir. The rhythm here is corporate: thousands of office workers in by morning and out by evening, and the stations along Eldridge and Briar Forest price for that predictable commuter flow.
Housing ranges from the Ashford subdivisions to gated enclaves like Lakes of Parkway, and the retail that serves them sits mostly along Westheimer and Eldridge. Grocery and warehouse-club fuel in those centers tends to set the low mark, while the stations right at the I-10 (Katy Freeway) access roads run higher off the heavy through traffic.
Because so many drivers here are funneling onto I-10 toward downtown or the Beltway, the freeway-adjacent pumps stay busy and confident. Filling up along the interior Westheimer corridor usually costs less than grabbing the first station you see near the Katy Freeway ramp.
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How to save more on gas in Houston
1. Use warehouse clubs
Costco and Sam’s Club typically price 15-25 cents per gallon below nearby stations. Membership pays for itself within a few fill-ups.
2. Fill up early in the week
Stations often raise prices Thursday for weekend demand. Fill up Monday through Wednesday to avoid the lift.
3. Keep tires properly inflated
Properly inflated tires improve fuel economy by up to 3 percent at current prices. Check pressure once a month.
4. Check back tomorrow
Prices can shift 10-20 cents overnight during volatile markets. A quick check before you leave home avoids paying yesterday’s spike.
5. Pay cash at split-pricing stations
Stations with cash and credit split pricing typically save an average of 10 cents per gallon when you pay cash.
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About gas prices in Texas
Texas runs one of the lowest gas tax rates in the country at 20 cents per gallon, and its location next to the Gulf Coast refining belt (which produces roughly 40 percent of US refined fuel) keeps prices consistently below the national average. Buc-ee's, Costco, and Sam's Club draw the cheapest pump prices across Houston, Dallas, Austin, and San Antonio metros, while HEB Fuel and Kroger Fuel are competitive grocery options. Watch for noticeable Friday afternoon hikes in Houston, Dallas, and Austin during peak summer driving season, when local demand briefly outpaces supply.