As conflict involving Iran disrupts shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, drivers and households in Central Texas are starting to feel the impact at the pump and in grocery aisles.
Still, experts say that consumer behavior might not be shifting as much as anticipated.
Here’s what to know
As CBS Austin reported, regular unleaded gas in the Austin-San Marcos area is way higher than a year ago.
“As of today, the average price for a gallon of regular unleaded in the Austin-San Marcos area is $3.70 — about 98 cents more per gallon than one year ago,” Doug Shupe, a spokesperson for AAA Texas, told the station…