Texas Gas Prices Slip Again, but Diesel Stays at $5.79 Statewide

One of the stresses most Texans face today is the cost of gas. Gas has a way of affecting every single thing around us. When the cost of gas rises, many households have to cut spending in other areas to stay afloat. Luckily, gas prices have been dropping for the last three weeks, but not by much. Still, with the Middle East as volatile as it is, prices could change in an instant.

How Much Is Gas in Texas This Week?

According to AAA Texas, the average price per gallon of regular in Texas is $3.83, which is down four cents from last week. The cheapest gas in Texas can be found in McAllen for $3.61, while the highest price is found in El Paso at $4.33 per gallon. While most cities saw a drop in prices, Midland jumped 24 cents. The national average is $4.33. Diesel is currently $5.79 in Texas and $6.32 nationally.

Texas Gas Prices by City

• Amarillo: $3.93 - Last week: $3.97 - down 4 cents from last week
• Lubbock: $3.97 - Last week: $3.94 - up 3 cents from last week
• Midland: $4.11 - Last week: $3.87 - up 24 cents from last week
• Odessa: $4.07 - Last week: $3.89 - up 18 cents from last week
• Tyler: $3.77 - Last week: $3.82 - down 5 cents from last week
• Abilene: $3.74 - Last week: $3.80 - down 6 cents from last week
• El Paso: $4.33 - Last week: $4.46 - down 13 cents from last week

For a list of gas prices in all Texas cities, click here.

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Why Are Texas Gas Prices Still So High?

Gas prices are moving in different directions across Texas, and that's a reflection of the continued volatility we're seeing in the oil market, said Daniel Armbruster, spokesperson for AAA Texas. Normally, motorists would expect more consistent price declines this time of year as gasoline demand decreases and winter-blend fuel becomes more widely available. However, with crude oil approaching $100 per barrel, those seasonal savings have been difficult to come by.

 

What Are Crude Oil Prices Doing Right Now?

According to OilPrice.com, Brent crude is $106.30 per barrel, and WTI crude is $98.30.

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How Could Hurricanes and Global Tensions Affect Gas Prices?

According to GasBuddy’s Patrick De Haan, the price of gas is cautiously moving in the right direction for drivers, but uncertainty surrounding hurricane-related refinery impacts and global tensions could keep pressure on fuel prices in the days ahead.