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Midland-Odessa weekly gas price update: August 17, 2026
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· August 17, 2026
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Key points 66 per gallon, based on a survey of 156 stations. Gasoline prices in Midland-Odessa have increased by 30.
Gasoline prices in Midland-Odessa have increased by 30.8 cents per gallon over the last week. As of Monday, the average price was $3.66 per gallon, based on a survey of 156 stations.
This average is 5.1 cents lower than a month ago, but $1.06 higher than the same time last year. Price variation within the area is notable, with the cheapest station at $3.39 per gallon and the most expensive at $4.69 per gallon on Sunday.
Further details on local and national fuel prices are available from GasBuddy's survey and price reports, including comparisons with state and national averages.
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Category: local Published: August 17, 2026 Source: Odessa American (oaoa.com) Reading time: 1 min
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