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AAA Texas: Pump Prices Keep Climbing as Crude Oil Remains High

By Daniel Armbruster & Doug Shupe April 09, 2026 Gas Prices, Monthly Fuel Prices Report, Weekly Fuel Prices Report

Coppell, TX — The statewide gas price average in Texas is $3.87 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel, according to the AAA Texas Weekend Gas Watch. That price is seven cents more when compared to this day last week and is $1.04 more per gallon compared to this day...

New AAA Survey: Six in Ten Drivers Struggle with Headlight Glare

By Daniel Armbruster & Doug Shupe April 08, 2026 Automotive, Transportation and Traffic Safety

Coppell, TX — A new AAA survey reveals a growing concern among drivers: headlight glare. Six in ten drivers say glare is a problem after dark, and nearly three-quarters of those affected believe it has worsened over the past decade. The findings are renewing concerns...

AAA Texas: State Gas Price Average Jumps 19 Cents as Some Cities Near $4 a Gallon

By Daniel Armbruster & Doug Shupe April 02, 2026 Gas Prices, Monthly Fuel Prices Report, Weekly Fuel Prices Report

Coppell, TX — AAA Texas: State Gas Price Average Shoots Up 19 Cents...

Distracted Driving Still Deadly: AAA Texas Calls on Drivers to Put the Phone Down

By Daniel Armbruster & Doug Shupe April 01, 2026 Gas Prices, Monthly Fuel Prices Report, Weekly Fuel Prices Report

Coppell, TX — April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and AAA Texas is urging drivers to eliminate distractions behind the wheel as thousands of lives continue to be lost each year to preventable crashes. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety...

AAA Texas: Gas Prices Continue to Climb as Crude Oil and Spring Travel Demand Push Higher

By Daniel Armbruster & Doug Shupe March 26, 2026 Gas Prices, Monthly Fuel Prices Report, Weekly Fuel Prices Report

Coppell, TX — The statewide gas price average in Texas is $3.61 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel, according to the AAA Texas Weekend Gas Watch. That price is three cents more when compared to this day last week and is 85 cents more per gallon compared to this day...

AAA Texas: Hit-and-Run Crashes Continue to Climb, New AAA Foundation Research Shows

By Daniel Armbruster & Doug Shupe March 26, 2026 Transportation and Traffic Safety

Coppell, TX — New research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety shows hit-and-run crashes remain a growing danger on U.S. roads. In 2023, 15% of all police-reported crashes involved a driver who fled the scene — the highest share recorded in recent years.

AAA Texas: Gas Prices in Third Week of Spikes as Conflict Continues

March 19, 2026 Gas Prices, Weekly Fuel Prices Report

Gas prices continued to spike upward at a rapid pace for a third straight week in Texas and throughout the U.S., according to the AAA Texas Weekend Gas Watch. The statewide average of $3.58 is 32 cents higher than a week ago, while the U.S. average of...

AAA Texas: As Summer Travel Demand Builds, Now Is the Time to Book

By Daniel Armbruster March 17, 2026 Travel

Dallas, TX — With Spring Break travel now underway, AAA Texas recommends Texans start preparing for what is expected to be a busy summer travel season. Travel demand remains strong, cruises continue to grow in popularity, and booking early can help travelers secure...

AAA Texas: State Gas Price Average Jumps 39 Cents Week-to-Week

By Daniel Armbruster March 12, 2026 Gas Prices, Monthly Fuel Prices Report, Weekly Fuel Prices Report

Coppell, TX — The statewide gas price average in Texas is $3.26 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel, according to the AAA Texas Weekend Gas Watch. That price is 39 cents more when compared to this day last week and is 59 cents more per gallon compared to this day...

AAA Texas and MADD Urge Sober Rides as SXSW 2026 Crowds Fill Downtown Austin

By Daniel Armbruster & Doug Shupe March 09, 2026 Automotive, Transportation and Traffic Safety

Austin, TX — As the South by Southwest (SXSW) Festival returns March 12–18, AAA Texas and MADD are urging festival visitors and residents to plan ahead and choose a sober ride home. With more than a week of concerts, panels, film premieres, and nightlife throughout downtown, the influx of visitors, late‑night traffic and increased demand for transportation increase the risk of impaired‑driving crashes.