Texas Gas Prices Surge by 14 Cents Amid Oil Market Volatility
Gas prices in Texas have surged by 14 cents to an average of $3.83 per gallon, according to AAA Texas. This is a significant increase from last week's price of $3.69 per gallon. El Paso remains the city with the highest gas prices in Texas, breaking the $4 mark at $4.22 per gallon.
The cheapest gas in Texas can be found in Houston for $3.69 per gallon, which is a slight decrease from last week's price of $3.78 per gallon. Other cities in Texas have also seen increases in gas prices, with Amarillo and Lubbock seeing 12-cent jumps to $3.81 and $3.83 per gallon respectively.
According to Daniel Armbruster, AAA Texas spokesperson, continued volatility in the oil market is keeping upward pressure on gasoline prices. Drivers should be prepared for additional fluctuations in the days ahead.