Mcallen, TX
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LiveUpdated Jun 21Gas prices near 78503
Mcallen, TX · TX average $3.45/gal
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1Sam's Club
CheapestCheapest nearby1400 E Jackson Ave
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Mcallen, TX · 78503
- Cheapest
- $3.13/gal
- Area avg
- $3.45/gal
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In McAllen, TX 78503, gas prices reflect the Rio Grande Valley's proximity to Gulf Coast refineries, which helps keep costs competitive. Prices vary between stations throughout the area, so checking current rates before filling up makes sense. Local prices update regularly as market conditions shift, and finding the best deal in your neighborhood takes just a quick search.
Today’s lowest gas prices in 78503
- 1. Sam's Club at 1400 E Jackson Ave offers regular at $3.13/gal (3.7 mi away).
- 2. Stripes at 2400 S McColl Rd offers regular at $3.19/gal (3.7 mi away).
- 3. Exxon at 4524 S Ware Rd offers regular at $3.19/gal (2.0 mi away).
- 4. Valero at 2408 Idela Ave offers regular at $3.21/gal (1.1 mi away).
- 5. Valero at 4708 W Military Hwy offers regular at $3.21/gal (3.7 mi away).
Prices are aggregated from station-level data and refreshed daily.
Nearby ZIP codes in Mcallen, TX
How to save more on gas in Mcallen
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.