The statewide gas price average in Texas is $3.36 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel, according to the AAA Texas Weekend Gas Watch. That price is 13 cents less when compared to this day last week and is 52 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 $3.75 per gallon while drivers in the Sherman/Denison area are paying the least at $3.15 per gallon. The national average price for a gallon of regular unleaded is $3.92, which is eight cents less when compared to this day last week and 69 cents more when compared to this day last year.
Gas prices across Texas continue to decline as the official Independence Day holiday travel period begins Saturday, June 27. Millions of travelers are expected to hit the road during what AAA projects will be a record-breaking holiday travel period. While pump prices can fluctuate heading into a busy holiday travel period, falling crude oil prices are helping maintain an overall downward trend. The continued decline is excellent news for travelers, especially those planning long-distance road trips.
“Gas prices continue to move in the right direction as the official Independence Day travel period begins this weekend,” said Daniel Armbruster, spokesperson for AAA Texas. “While fluctuations are always possible during a busy holiday travel period, lower crude oil prices are supporting the overall downward trend, which is excellent news for the millions of travelers preparing to hit the road.”
Motorists can use the AAA Gas Cost Calculator to estimate fuel expenses and create a road-trip budget based on their vehicle, destination and current gas prices.
