The Real Cost
Week of November 2, 2026 · San Antonio, TX
2026 Mazda CX-5
2.5L I4 4WD · 15.3 gal tank · 26 MPG · manufacturer spec
$47–$55
typical fill → full tank · 15.3 galAt $3.58/gal, this tank gets you about 398 miles.
Source: EIA · Updated November 2, 2026
12-week state trend
+$0.06 over 12 wk
Local context
San Antonio runs at $3.58/gal this week — about 13.8% below the U.S. average of $4.15. At this price the 2026 Mazda CX-5's 26 MPG returns roughly 7.3 miles per dollar (38.5 gallons per 1,000 miles).
At a typical 12,000 miles a year — the U.S. driving average — a San Antonio driver spends about $1,651 on gas in this car (use the calculator for your own mileage). For the same car, $2,653 in California (priciest reporting state at $5.75/gal) vs. $1,651 in Texas ($3.58/gal). $1,002 swing.
By the numbers
Fill cost
$47–$55
typical → full · 398 mi/tank
Per gallon
$3.58
EIA TX state weekly
Monthly · 12k mi/yr
$137.62
38.5 gal
Annual · 12k mi/yr
$1651
462 gal
The math
Why it costs what it costs.
- Fill cost = 15.3 gal × $3.58/gal = $54.74
- Miles per tank = 15.3 × 26 = 398
- Annual @ 12,000 mi (typical) = 12,000 ÷ 26 × $3.58 = $1651
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