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AAA Texas: Gas Prices Up Slightly Amid Tensions with Iran

Gas Prices, Monthly Fuel Prices Report, Weekly Fuel Prices Report
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The statewide gas price average in Texas is $2.30 for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel, according to the AAA Texas Weekend Gas Watch. That price is one cent more than this day last week and is 38 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 $2.51 while drivers in Victoria are paying the least at $2.20 per gallon. The national average price for a gallon of regular unleaded is $2.60, which is one cents more compared to this day last week and 38 cents more than the price per gallon at this same time last year.

Tensions between the United States and Iran have caused oil prices to fluctuate in recent days. Currently, crude prices are trending lower after a brief spike on Wednesday, following the attack by Iran on an air base in Iraq which houses U.S. military troops. With minimal damage and no human casualties reported from the Iranian strike, global supply for crude oil has not been impacted, and at this point markets remain calm. The price of crude oil contributes to approximately 60% of retail gas prices paid by U.S. consumers.

“While tensions between the U.S. and Iran have the potential to cause an increase in crude oil prices and eventually retail gas prices, so far that has not happened,” said AAA Texas spokesperson Daniel Armbruster. “Regional gasoline stocks are healthy and as of Thursday, crude oil prices remain stable. If this trend continues, drivers will likely only see minimal impact due to the conflict.”

Regional refinery utilization is reported by the Energy Information Administration to be a strong 97 percent. Stocks are expected to build in the coming weeks, which should cause gas prices to decrease unless crude oil prices increase.

Prices up to date at press time using market prices posted at 3:41 a.m. Motorists can find current gas prices along their route with the free and revamped AAA App for iPhone, iPad and Android. The app can also be used to map a route and learn traffic conditions along that route, find discounts, locate parking, book a hotel and request and track AAA roadside assistance. Learn more at www.AAA.com/mobile.

To help members and non-members identify quality auto repair shops that can assist in the maintenance and repair of their vehicles, AAA offers the Approved Auto Repair program as a free public service. AAA-approved repair facilities meet and maintain high professional standards for training, equipment, cleanliness and customer service. Motorists can look for the Approved Auto Repair sign at local auto repair facilities, or search for a nearby AAA-approved shop online at AAA.com/Repair. AAA Texas branch offices throughout the state can be found by visiting www.AAA.com. Follow AAA Texas on Twitter: @AAATexas and Facebook: www.facebook.com/AAATexas. Find additional news from AAA Texas in our online newsroom a thttp://tx-aaa.iprsoftware.com/.

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AAA Texas-State and National Gas Price Averages, January 09, 2020

 

Media Contacts

Daniel Armbruster
Media & Corporate Spokesperson , AAA Texas (DFW Based)
512-564-3141
armbruster.daniel@ace.aaa.com
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