This August 5, 2026 report provides a Houston gold buyer reference based on the latest saved ounce and carat readings.
Houston Gold Buyer Reference
| Asset Class | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Gold Ounce | $4,277.10 |
| 24K Gold (per gram) | $137.50 |
| 22K Gold (per gram) | $126.05 |
| 21K Gold (per gram) | $120.32 |
A fair comparison in Houston starts with the same purity, weight and product type before premiums or service costs are added.
Points to Check Before Requesting a Quote in Houston
During fast market moves, quote timestamps matter because dealers may update at different intervals.
Use the date and update time when comparing this page with a dealer quote. A quote issued later may use a newer reference or additional product costs.
Comparison step: obtain like-for-like quotes from more than one seller using the same carat, weight and product type.
The displayed values are dated market references; confirm the exact product price, weight and terms with the seller.
Intraday gold price updates in Houston
Today’s intraday summary
| Opening reference | $4,262.50 |
| Latest price | $4,277.10 |
| Intraday high | $4,277.10 |
| Intraday low | $4,248.80 |
| Daily change | 0.34% |
| Updates | 3 |
Gold prices remain stable in Houston — August 5, 2026 11:35 AM
The 24K gold reference in Houston was unchanged to $137.03 per gram, while the gold ounce was recorded at $4,262.50. The move from the immediately previous update was 0.00%, and the latest price is in line with the first saved reading of the day by 0.00%. This is the highest saved reading so far today. Retail quotes may still vary because of dealer premiums, taxes and local costs.
| Asset Class | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Gold Ounce | $4,262.50 |
| 24K Gold (per gram) | $137.03 |
| 22K Gold (per gram) | $125.62 |
| 21K Gold (per gram) | $119.91 |
These prices represent the latest saved market reading. Retail quotes may vary because of dealer premiums, taxes and local costs.
Gold prices move lower in Houston — August 5, 2026 2:50 PM
The 24K gold reference in Houston declined to $136.59 per gram, while the gold ounce was recorded at $4,248.80. The move from the immediately previous update was 0.32%, and the latest price is below the first saved reading of the day by 0.32%. This is the lowest saved reading so far today. Retail quotes may still vary because of dealer premiums, taxes and local costs.
| Asset Class | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Gold Ounce | $4,248.80 |
| 24K Gold (per gram) | $136.59 |
| 22K Gold (per gram) | $125.22 |
| 21K Gold (per gram) | $119.53 |
These prices represent the latest saved market reading. Retail quotes may vary because of dealer premiums, taxes and local costs.
Gold prices move higher in Houston — August 5, 2026 6:05 PM
The 24K gold reference in Houston rose to $137.50 per gram, while the gold ounce was recorded at $4,277.10. The move from the immediately previous update was 0.67%, and the latest price is above the first saved reading of the day by 0.34%. This is the highest saved reading so far today. Retail quotes may still vary because of dealer premiums, taxes and local costs.
| Asset Class | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Gold Ounce | $4,277.10 |
| 24K Gold (per gram) | $137.50 |
| 22K Gold (per gram) | $126.05 |
| 21K Gold (per gram) | $120.32 |
These prices represent the latest saved market reading. Retail quotes may vary because of dealer premiums, taxes and local costs.
Understanding the local price
Compare like-for-like products by purity, weight, quote time and buyback terms before making a decision.
The displayed figure is a metal-value reference before product premiums, fabrication, taxes and dealer margins.
Frequently asked questions
How is the gold price calculated in Houston?
The calculation starts with the global ounce price and the exchange rate to USD, then applies the campaign’s local market settings.
When are gold prices updated?
Prices follow the campaign schedule, while actual dealer quotes may vary during the day because of premiums, taxes and retail margins.
Last updated: August 5, 2026 6:05 PM. Figures depend on configured price and exchange-rate sources, and local prices may vary.
