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Texas gas prices drop slightly, in contrast to national rates

Texas gas prices drop slightly, in contrast to national rates
March 11
07:09 2024

Average gasoline prices in Texas have fallen 1.8 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.89/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Prices in Texas are 11.4 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 17.5 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has fallen 1.3 cents in the last week and stands at $4.02 per gallon.

According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Texas was priced at $2.29/g yesterday while the most expensive was $3.99/g, a difference of $1.70/g.

The national average price of gasoline has risen 6.2 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.40/g today. The national average is up 23.0 cents per gallon from a month ago and stands 4.5 cents per gallon lower than a year ago, according to GasBuddy data compiled from more than 11 million weekly price reports covering over 150,000 gas stations across the country.

“The national average price of gasoline has seen a continued but measured rise compared to last week, but the pace of increases has slowed slightly in the last few days. With government data showing a rise in refinery utilization last week, there may be some good news on the horizon for drivers,” said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy. “Much of the seasonal rise that happens this time of year is a culmination of refinery maintenance, the switch to summer gasoline, and rising demand. If refineries continue to boost output of products like gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel, it could mean earlier-than-expected relief. However, the changeover is still in process, so while we’ll likely see the continuation of upward pressure on prices, improvement in output could slow that pressure down some.”

Historical gasoline prices in Texas and the national average going back 10 years:

  • March 11, 2023: $3.06/g (U.S. Average: $3.44/g)
  • March 11, 2022: $4.00/g (U.S. Average: $4.33/g)
  • March 11, 2021: $2.56/g (U.S. Average: $2.84/g)
  • March 11, 2020: $2.05/g (U.S. Average: $2.31/g)
  • March 11, 2019: $2.25/g (U.S. Average: $2.49/g)
  • March 11, 2018: $2.28/g (U.S. Average: $2.51/g)
  • March 11, 2017: $2.09/g (U.S. Average: $2.30/g)
  • March 11, 2016: $1.67/g (U.S. Average: $1.89/g)
  • March 11, 2015: $2.25/g (U.S. Average: $2.45/g)
  • March 11, 2014: $3.24/g (U.S. Average: $3.49/g)

Current gas prices around the state:

  • Midland Odessa- $2.96/g, up 8.1 cents per gallon from last week’s $2.88/g.
  • San Antonio- $2.79/g, down 8.9 cents per gallon from last week’s $2.87/g.
  • Austin- $2.83/g, down 9.0 cents per gallon from last week’s $2.92/g.

 

 

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