The statewide gas price average in Texas is $3.58 for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel, according to AAA Texas. That price is 12 cents less than on this day last week and 94 cents more per gallon compared to this day last year. Of the major metropolitan areas surveyed in Texas, drivers in El Paso are paying the most on average at $4.03 per gallon, while drivers in the McAllen metro area are paying the least at $3.29 per gallon. The national average is $4.10, which is 12 cents less than a week ago and $1.02 more than a year ago.
Texas drivers are seeing some relief at the pump as gasoline prices continue trending downward. The decrease comes as crude oil prices have retreated into the upper $80 to lower $90 per barrel range, helping ease pressure on pump prices. While gasoline remains more expensive than a year ago and prices may fluctuate with the approaching Thanksgiving holiday, lower crude oil costs could provide relief for motorists in the coming days.
“Lower crude oil prices are helping ease pressure at the pump, providing some welcome relief for drivers,” said Daniel Armbruster, spokesperson for AAA Texas. “However, gasoline prices can change quickly, and fluctuations remain possible as we approach the busy Thanksgiving travel holiday. Motorists planning a road trip should make sure their vehicles are properly maintained, including checking tire pressure, to help maximize fuel efficiency and avoid unnecessary costs along the way.”
