Gas Prices Up 21 Cents Across Texas
Retail gas prices across Texas have jumped 21 cents in the past week -- to $3.64 per gallon -- as U.S. refineries prepare to switch to more expensive summer-blend gas.
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Retail gas prices across Texas have jumped 21 cents in the past week -- to $3.64 per gallon -- as U.S. refineries prepare to switch to more expensive summer-blend gas.
Gasoline prices around North Texas on Wednesday were hovering around $3.71 a gallon for regular unleaded. But, some commuters are already paying more.
Officials with Dallas Area Rapid transit (DART) are optimistic they'll see a bump in ridership because of spiking gasoline prices. Gas prices have been on the rise for more than a month and public transportation systems across North Texas have seen an increase in passengers.
Analysts are sounding a warning -- it is possible that drivers could be paying $4.00 for a gallon of gasoline later this year. But there are things you can do to still save money.
AAA Texas reported on Thursday that the average price per gallon at the pump reached $3.38. Nationwide gasoline prices also rose, increasing 13 cents to hit $3.55 per gallon.
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AAA Texas reported that the price of a gallon of regular unleaded gas is $3.24. That's up from last week's average of $3.16, but still 18 cents below the national average.
AAA Texas reported Thursday that the average price for unleaded regular fuel statewide is $3.16 a gallon. That is 16 cents per gallon cheaper than the national average.
Gas prices in Texas slipped a nickel this week. AAA Texas reported that the average price at the pump was $3.09 per gallon. National prices declined to $3.30 per gallon.
Retail gasoline prices across Texas have slipped 2 cents this week to settle at $3.14 per gallon.
AAA Texas said that gas prices have held steady and remain at an average $3.16 per gallon. A survey also found nationwide prices at the pump were also unchanged at $3.41 per gallon.
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Gas prices across Texas have slipped 2 cents this week as travelers prepare to hit the road for Thanksgiving. AAA reported the average price at the pump in Texas was $3.16 per gallon.
Retail gasoline prices across Texas have continued their slide by falling a nickel this week. AAA Texas on Thursday reported the average price at the pump has slipped to $3.18 per gallon.
The number of Americans hitting the road this Thanksgiving is expected to increase slightly from a year ago. But they'll take shorter trips to save on gas and other costs as household budgets remain tight.
Retail gasoline prices across Texas continue to fall with a 7-cent drop this week. AAA Texas on Thursday reported the average price at the pump slipped to $3.23 per gallon.
Gas prices are sharply lower in Texas, and analysts say the drop is due in part to falling demand because so many vehicles and airplanes on the East Coast were idled by Superstorm Sandy.
Retail gasoline prices have taken a tumble this week across Texas.
The average price of gasoline in Texas has fallen 4 cents to $3.51, with the least expensive gas in San Antonio. Drivers in Texas are paying 23 cents less than the national average.
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Regular unleaded gasoline prices have fallen by an average of 4 cents to $3.54 per gallon in the weekly AAA Texas survey. The state's cheapest gasoline is found in Fort Worth.
Retail gas prices in Texas are down 7 cents this week in part because of the end of summer. AAA Texas reported that the average price of regular unleaded was $3.58.
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It's history in the baking.
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It's history in the baking.
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It's history in the baking.
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