Regular unleaded averages $3.9777 in the Sherman-Denison area, up from yesterday, up from last week and above the Texas average.
Jubal Pennington
September 20, 20261 min read
Van Alstyne, Texas — Gas prices in the Sherman-Denison area averaged $3.9777 per gallon for regular unleaded on September 20, 2026, according to AAA, up from $3.9755 yesterday. That is up from $3.8566 a week ago but higher than $3.6575 a month ago.
The statewide average in Texas stands at $3.9480, while the national average is $4.4761. Drivers in the Sherman-Denison area are paying above the state average and below the national average.
The Sherman-Denison average remains below its AAA recorded high of $4.8150. Regular prices are about 32 cents higher than a month ago. Compared with a year ago, when the metro average was $2.6420, drivers are paying about 134 cents more per gallon.
Diesel in the Sherman-Denison area averages $5.9256 per gallon, AAA reported.
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