Gasoline prices rise slightly, on track for lowest seasonal prices in years
Texas gas prices have risen 0.5 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $1.85/g today, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 13,114 stations. Gas prices in Texas are 5.4 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 36.6 cents per gallon lower than a year ago.
“After gas prices spiked last week in their biggest weekly rise since August, we’ve seen them cool back down for the time being. With COVID-19 cases continuing to rise and restrictions weighing on gasoline demand, we’re likely to see optimism over vaccinations offset by lower current demand for the most part,” said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis for GasBuddy. “In the weeks ahead as that balance shifts and millions get the vaccination, if things look much improved, I would expect for a longer upward move in gas prices. For now, however, the holidays will be marked by the lowest seasonal prices in years.”
According to GasBuddy price reports, the lowest price in Texas today is $1.45/g while the highest is $2.69/g, a difference of $1.24/g.
The national average price of gasoline has fallen 0.7 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.14/g today. The national average is up 1.4 cents per gallon from a month ago and stands 41.4 cents per gallon lower than a year ago.
Historical gasoline prices in Texas and the national average going back ten years:
- December 14, 2019: $2.22/g (U.S. Average: $2.56/g)
- December 14, 2018: $2.06/g (U.S. Average: $2.38/g)
- December 14, 2017: $2.20/g (U.S. Average: $2.44/g)
- December 14, 2016: $2.02/g (U.S. Average: $2.22/g)
- December 14, 2015: $1.79/g (U.S. Average: $2.01/g)
- December 14, 2014: $2.32/g (U.S. Average: $2.54/g)
- December 14, 2013: $3.05/g (U.S. Average: $3.23/g)
- December 14, 2012: $3.06/g (U.S. Average: $3.28/g)
- December 14, 2011: $3.08/g (U.S. Average: $3.26/g)
- December 14, 2010: $2.81/g (U.S. Average: $2.96/g)
Neighboring areas and their current gas prices:
- Eastland — Lowest: $1.79/g and Highest: $1.99/g
- Graham — Lowest: $1.89/g and Highest: $1.96/g
- Abilene — Lowest: $1.73/g and Highest: $2.34/g
- Mineral Wells — Lowest: $1.74/g and Highest: $1.75/g
In other parts of the state:
- Midland Odessa- $1.95/g, unchanged from last week’s $1.95/g.
- San Antonio- $1.73/g, down 2.0 cents per gallon from last week’s $1.75/g.
- Austin- $1.79/g, down 0.7 cents per gallon from last week’s $1.79/g.
Gas Prices in Breckenridge, Texas
| Gas Station | Regular price per gallon | Diesel price per gallon |
| Allsup's - Alon 511 W. Walker St. | 1.74 | 1.95 |
| Conoco - South (Whoa-N-Go) 411 S. Breckenridge Ave. | 1.99 | 2.39 |
| Double Six - Conoco 1602 W. Walker St. | 1.89 | 1.99 |
| Graham Y Fuel 2609 U.S. Hwy 180 E. | 1.99 | 2.34 |
| 7-11 East 1311 E. Walker St. | 1.89 | 1.99 |
| 7-11 West 3074 W. Walker St. | 1.89 | 1.99 |
| Valero 900 E, Walker St. | 1.89 | 2.19 |
| Walmart 3800 W. Walker St. | 1.74 | 1.95 |
| For more gas prices, click here to visit the Gas Buddy website. |
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For last week’s gas prices, click here.
Information provided by GasBuddy
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