The Real Cost
Week of November 2, 2026 · Houston, TX
2026 Dodge Charger
3.0L V6 AWD R/T · 18.5 gal tank · 20 MPG · manufacturer spec
$57–$67
typical fill → full tank · 18.5 galAt $3.63/gal, this tank gets you about 370 miles.
Source: EIA · Updated November 2, 2026
12-week state trend
+$0.06 over 12 wk
Local context
Houston runs at $3.63/gal this week — about 12.7% below the U.S. average of $4.15. At this price the 2026 Dodge Charger's 20 MPG returns roughly 5.5 miles per dollar (50.0 gallons per 1,000 miles).
At a typical 12,000 miles a year — the U.S. driving average — a Houston driver spends about $2,175 on gas in this car (use the calculator for your own mileage). For the same car, $3,449 in California (priciest reporting state at $5.75/gal) vs. $2,147 in Texas ($3.58/gal). $1,302 swing.
By the numbers
Fill cost
$57–$67
typical → full · 370 mi/tank
Per gallon
$3.63
EIA weekly — Houston
Monthly · 12k mi/yr
$181.25
50.0 gal
Annual · 12k mi/yr
$2175
600 gal
The math
Why it costs what it costs.
- Fill cost = 18.5 gal × $3.63/gal = $67.06
- Miles per tank = 18.5 × 20 = 370
- Annual @ 12,000 mi (typical) = 12,000 ÷ 20 × $3.63 = $2175
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