The Real Cost
Week of November 2, 2026 · San Antonio, TX
2027 Buick Encore
1.3L I3 AWD GX · 14 gal tank · 27 MPG · manufacturer spec
$43–$50
typical fill → full tank · 14 galAt $3.58/gal, this tank gets you about 378 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 2027 Buick Encore's 27 MPG returns roughly 7.5 miles per dollar (37.0 gallons per 1,000 miles).
At a typical 12,000 miles a year — the U.S. driving average — a San Antonio driver spends about $1,590 on gas in this car (use the calculator for your own mileage). For the same car, $2,555 in California (priciest reporting state at $5.75/gal) vs. $1,590 in Texas ($3.58/gal). $964 swing.
By the numbers
Fill cost
$43–$50
typical → full · 378 mi/tank
Per gallon
$3.58
EIA TX state weekly
Monthly · 12k mi/yr
$132.52
37.0 gal
Annual · 12k mi/yr
$1590
444 gal
The math
Why it costs what it costs.
- Fill cost = 14 gal × $3.58/gal = $50.09
- Miles per tank = 14 × 27 = 378
- Annual @ 12,000 mi (typical) = 12,000 ÷ 27 × $3.58 = $1590
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