Gas prices rise noticeably, following attacks on Saudi Arabia
Texas gas prices have risen 10.2 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.37/g, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 13,114 stations. Gas prices in Texas are 5.0 cents per gallon higher than a month ago, yet stand 22.4 cents per gallon lower than a year ago.
Locally, the average gas price in Breckenridge is 18 cents per gallon higher than it was last week, with all but one station raising its prices since Sept. 16. The prices were raised 10 to 30 cents per gallon at the gas stations that had increases. See the chart at the end of this story for today’s Breckenridge gas prices. Click here to see last week’s gas prices.
According to GasBuddy price reports, the lowest price in the state today is $1.79/g while the highest is $3.19/g, a difference of $1.40/g. The cheapest price in the entire country today stands at $1.79/g while the most expensive is $5.99/g, a difference of $4.20/g.
The national average price of gasoline has risen 8.5 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.66/g today. The national average is up 7.3 cents per gallon from a month ago, yet stands 17.4 cents per gallon lower than a year ago.
“For the first time in 10 weeks the national average has risen, and certainly not just a small increase but a very noticeable rise on the heels of attacks on Saudi Arabia that knocked out 5 percent of daily oil production,” said Patrick DeHaan, head of petroleum analysis for GasBuddy. “While the worst is now behind us, there remain some concerns that could cause oil prices to rise further, including a fairly optimistic timeline from the Saudis that may prove challenging to meet. Should timelines be extended, motorists may see additional slight increases.
“Moving forward, expect a week of relative calm after the attacks, but as hurricane season continues to also be active, there are risks that may continue to push gas prices slightly higher in coming weeks before we get clear of such issues,” he said.
Neighboring areas and their current gas prices:
- Midland Odessa- $2.47/g, up 1.6 cents per gallon from last week’s $2.45/g.
- San Antonio- $2.37/g, up 16.1 cents per gallon from last week’s $2.21/g.
- Austin- $2.34/g, up 8.5 cents per gallon from last week’s $2.25/g.
Gas Prices in Breckenridge, Texas
| Gas Station | Regular price per gallon | Diesel price per gallon |
| Allsup's - Alon 511 W. Walker St. | 2.58 | 2.79 |
| Conoco - South (Whoa-N-Go) 411 S. Breckenridge Ave. | 2.59 | 2.79 |
| Double Six - Conoco 1602 W. Walker St. | 2.49 | 2.89 |
| Graham Y Fuel 2609 U.S. Hwy 180 E. | 2.49 | 2.89 |
| 7-11 East 1311 E. Walker St. | 2.59 | 2.99 |
| 7-11 West 3074 W. Walker St. | 2.58 | 2.79 |
| Valero 900 E, Walker St. | 2.59 | 2.89 |
| Walmart 3800 W. Walker St. | 2.38 | 2.79 |
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Information provided by GasBudy.com with additional information by the Breckenridge Texan.
