Texas Gas Prices Hit $3.93 Amid Crude Volatility
The statewide average for regular unleaded fuel in Texas has reached $3.93 per gallon. This figure marks a 10-cent increase from last week. Drivers face higher costs despite the typical seasonal decline.
The statewide gas price average in Texas is $3.93 for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel. This price is 10 cents higher than on this day last week. It is $1.14 more per gallon compared to this day last year.
The national average stands at $4.44 per gallon. This figure is 16 cents more than a week ago. It is $1.24 higher than the price recorded a year prior.
Crude Oil Near $100 Barrels
Crude oil prices remain near $100 per barrel. Volatility in the Strait of Hormuz drives this level. Disruptions in shipping routes raise supply concerns. Higher shipping costs add pressure to crude prices. These factors flow through refineries to retail pumps.
Gas prices have returned to levels seen in spring. This trend is unusual for the current season. Typically, prices fall as summer travel demand eases. Elevated crude costs reverse this pattern. Texas may see a record for the highest September average.
Regional Price Variations
El Paso drivers pay the highest average at $4.41 per gallon. Houston drivers pay the least at $3.83 per gallon. The current Texas average is below the all-time record. That record was set in June 2022 at $4.69 per gallon.
Diesel Prices Set New High
Diesel prices have reached a new all-time high. The statewide average is now $5.96 per gallon. This marks a record for the fuel type. Commercial and heavy vehicle owners face these costs. The trend aligns with broader fuel price increases.
