Gas prices across Texas are continuing to fall as the summer driving season kicks into high gear, according to AAA Texas’ latest “Weekend Gas Watch.”
The statewide average for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel is $2.75—down 4 cents from last week and 38 cents lower than this time last year.
Texas remains among the cheapest states for fuel, second only to Mississippi.
“Even with increased demand during Memorial Day weekend, prices have declined thanks to steady global oil prices and higher domestic production,” said AAA Texas spokesperson Daniel Armbruster. “However, we remind drivers that hurricane season and other unexpected events could still cause volatility.”
PricesvarywidelyacrossTexas metro areas:
• Corpus Christi has the lowest average at $2.56 per gallon, down 27 cents from last week.
• El Paso saw the largest weekly jump, rising 6 cents to $2.93.
• Dallas and Fort Worth Arlington both dropped 15 cents to $2.80 per gallon.
• San Antonio drivers are paying an average of $2.87, up 12 cents from last week but still 26 cents cheaper than this time last year.
• Houston sits at $2.69, 7 cents below the statewide average.
• Austin-San Marcos rose 8 cents to $2.86.
Compared to last year, the largest decreases were seen in Corpus Christi (down 54 cents), College Station-Bryan (down 44 cents), and McAllen (down 43 cents).
Nationally, the average price per gallon is $3.17, down 2 cents from last week and 40 cents cheaper than a year ago.
AAA Texas recommends that motorists use tools like their free mobile app to find the lowest prices and avoid peak travel times to conserve fuel.
For more information, visit GasPrices.AAA.com.
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