The statewide gas price average in Texas is $3.16 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel, according to the AAA Texas Weekend Gas Watch. That price is two cents less than on this day last week and is eight cents more per gallon compared to this day last year. Of the major metropolitan areas surveyed in Texas, drivers in Midland are paying the most on average at $3.32 per gallon while drivers in Tyler are paying the least at $3.00 per gallon. The national average price for a gallon of regular unleaded is $3.54, which is one cent more when compared to this day last week and 11 cents less than the price per gallon at this same time last year.
Demand for gasoline fell slightly week over week as spring break travel is coming to an end. Meanwhile, gasoline supplies have increased. Price fluctuations remain possible as the switchover to the more expensive summer blend gasoline will take place in the coming weeks.
“Gas price hikes are taking a pause, but fluctuations remain possible in the coming days,” said AAA Texas spokesperson, Daniel Armbruster. “The switchover to the more expensive summer blend fuel is about to get underway, which could push prices up in April.”
