This August 13, 2026 report provides a gold rate comparison in Houston across the principal listed carats and the ounce.
The Houston gold-price report displays the latest saved 24K Gold (per gram), 22K, 18K and Gold Ounce readings in US dollars. Individual sellers may quote different final amounts for a particular item.
Gold Rate Comparison in Houston
| Asset Class | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Gold Ounce | $4,321.00 |
| 24K Gold (per gram) | $138.91 |
| 22K Gold (per gram) | $127.35 |
| 21K Gold (per gram) | $121.56 |
How to Read the Houston Gold Price Reference
During fast market moves, quote timestamps matter because dealers may update at different intervals.
Ask whether the displayed price includes delivery, insurance, taxes or fabrication before comparing offers.
Comparison step: obtain like-for-like quotes from more than one seller using the same carat, weight and product type.
Use the next update for comparison rather than treating a single reading as a forecast.
Intraday gold price updates in Houston
Today’s intraday summary
| Opening reference | $4,400.40 |
| Latest price | $4,321.00 |
| Intraday high | $4,400.40 |
| Intraday low | $4,321.00 |
| Daily change | -1.80% |
| Updates | 5 |
Gold prices remain stable in Houston — August 13, 2026 9:00 AM
The 24K gold reference in Houston was unchanged to $141.46 per gram, while the gold ounce was recorded at $4,400.40. 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 | $4,400.40 |
| 24K Gold (per gram) | $141.46 |
| 22K Gold (per gram) | $129.69 |
| 21K Gold (per gram) | $123.79 |
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 13, 2026 12:15 PM
The 24K gold reference in Houston declined to $140.08 per gram, while the gold ounce was recorded at $4,357.40. The move from the immediately previous update was 0.98%, and the latest price is below the first saved reading of the day by 0.98%. 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 | $4,357.40 |
| 24K Gold (per gram) | $140.08 |
| 22K Gold (per gram) | $128.42 |
| 21K Gold (per gram) | $122.58 |
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 13, 2026 3:20 PM
The 24K gold reference in Houston declined to $139.82 per gram, while the gold ounce was recorded at $4,349.30. The move from the immediately previous update was 0.19%, and the latest price is below the first saved reading of the day by 1.16%. 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 | $4,349.30 |
| 24K Gold (per gram) | $139.82 |
| 22K Gold (per gram) | $128.18 |
| 21K Gold (per gram) | $122.35 |
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 13, 2026 6:30 PM
The 24K gold reference in Houston rose to $140.12 per gram, while the gold ounce was recorded at $4,358.70. The move from the immediately previous update was 0.22%, and the latest price is below the first saved reading of the day by 0.95%. The price remains within today’s recorded range. Retail quotes may still vary because of dealer premiums, taxes and local costs.
| Asset Class | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Gold Ounce | $4,358.70 |
| 24K Gold (per gram) | $140.12 |
| 22K Gold (per gram) | $128.46 |
| 21K Gold (per gram) | $122.62 |
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 13, 2026 9:45 PM
The 24K gold reference in Houston declined to $138.91 per gram, while the gold ounce was recorded at $4,321.00. The move from the immediately previous update was 0.86%, and the latest price is below the first saved reading of the day by 1.80%. 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 | $4,321.00 |
| 24K Gold (per gram) | $138.91 |
| 22K Gold (per gram) | $127.35 |
| 21K Gold (per gram) | $121.56 |
These prices represent the latest saved market reading. Retail quotes may vary because of dealer premiums, taxes and local costs.
Understanding the local price
The displayed figure is a metal-value reference before product premiums, fabrication, taxes and dealer margins.
Compare like-for-like products by purity, weight, quote time and buyback terms before making a decision.
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 13, 2026 6:20 PM. Figures depend on configured price and exchange-rate sources, and local prices may vary.
