AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — As reported by AAA Texas’ Weekend Gas Watch, the average gas price across Texas was $3.92 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel on Thursday. This price is 17 cents less than it was last week and $1.18 more compared to the same day last year.
According to AAA Texas, drivers in El Paso are paying the most on average at $4.10 per gallon, while drivers in McAllen are paying the least at $3.74 per gallon. Amarillo drivers are currently paying an average of $3.88 per gallon, which is 12 cents less than last week and $1.22 more compared to the same day last year.
AAA officials noted that drivers should continue to expect price swings throughout the summer travel season as global energy markets “react to geopolitical and economic developments.”
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“We saw more than three million Texans hit the road for Memorial Day weekend, but despite the higher demand for fuel, gas prices dropped due to sustained oil prices below $100 a barrel,” said AAA Texas Corporate Communications Manager Doug Shupe. “With the summer travel season upon us, AAA Texas reminds drivers to maximize fuel efficiency by shopping around for the lowest gas prices using the AAA app, combine errands into fewer trips per day, obey speed limits, and keep vehicle tires properly inflated.”
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