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Austin, TX · TX average $3.32/gal
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Austin, TX · 78727
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- $3.32/gal
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Finding cheap gas in Austin (78727)
This North Austin ZIP is built around the Parmer Lane and MoPac intersection, the heart of the city's northern tech corridor where Apple, Dell, IBM, and Samsung run sprawling office campuses. Roughly 89,000 vehicles a day move along MoPac here, so the fuel demand is driven by commuters and the daytime work crowd rather than tourists.
Established neighborhoods like Northwood and McNeil Estates sit tucked among the office parks, and the fuel competition lives along Parmer Lane, MoPac, and the retail crossings between them. Those corridors, plus the grocery fuel nearby, give you the most aggressive pricing in the area.
With the Domain shopping district just to the south and heavy rush-hour flow on MoPac, the stations right at the busiest intersections lean on convenience volume. Pulling to a pump a little off the main commuter lanes usually saves a few cents on a fill-up.
Today’s lowest gas prices in 78727
- 1. Exxon at 1100 W Parmer Ln offers regular at $3.13/gal (2.9 mi away).
- 2. H-E-B at 6001 W Parmer Ln offers regular at $3.15/gal (2.6 mi away).
- 3. QuikTrip at 1605 W Howard Ln offers regular at $3.17/gal (3.4 mi away).
- 4. Chevron at 3801 W Parmer Ln offers regular at $3.49/gal (0.5 mi away).
Prices are aggregated from station-level data and refreshed daily.
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How to save more on gas in Austin
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.