News Summary
Gas prices in San Antonio have decreased slightly to $2.66 per gallon, providing some relief to drivers. While the statewide average holds steady at $2.74, the national average remains at $3.12. Experts predict continued fluctuations as we head into February, with Laredo currently having the lowest prices in Texas at $2.61. Diesel prices have seen a slight increase, averaging $3.60 nationwide. Overall, consumers should remain vigilant as gas prices continue to shift across the state and country.
San Antonio Gas Prices Take a Dip, While State and National Averages Hold Steady
In San Antonio, it seems that the gas prices are giving locals a little bit of good news! The average cost of a gallon of regular unleaded fuel has seen a slight decline, now sitting at $2.66 per gallon. This is a drop of 9 cents from just a week ago, and quite the turnaround from last week’s increase of 5 cents. Isn’t it nice when the prices work in our favor for a change?
Statewide and National Trends
Across the Lone Star State, the average price for regular unleaded fuel remains stable at $2.74 per gallon. This number has not budged from last week but represents an 8-cent drop compared to the same time last year. It looks like our friends in Texas are enjoying some relief at the pumps as well!
Meanwhile, on the national front, the average price for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel stands at $3.12. That’s down just 1 cent from last week and remains unchanged from a year ago. Seems like there’s a bit of a tug-of-war happening between local prices and those elsewhere in the nation!
What Does This Mean for You?
According to experts, we can expect gas prices to remain a bit unpredictable as we head into February. Daniel Armbruster from AAA Texas indicated that while fluctuations aren’t out of the question, the average price has consistently stayed the same as last week. It’s clear that there’s a little dance happening in the fuel market!
For those looking to find the best deal, Laredo currently boasts the lowest average gas prices in Texas at just $2.61 per gallon. On the flip side, the El Paso area holds the record for the highest prices in the state, with an average of $2.89 per gallon. Talk about a noteworthy price gap!
Local Insights
In San Antonio, prices have varied quite a bit! According to findings, the average gas price dropped by an impressive 11.1 cents over the past week, averaging around $2.58. When compared to a month ago, that’s a reduction of 10.5 cents, and it’s also 6.9 cents lower than this time last year. A silver lining for sure!
If you’re on the hunt for the cheapest gas station in town, some lucky drivers have spotted prices as low as $2.39 per gallon. Meanwhile, keep an eye out for those pricier stations; the most expensive gas currently hits $3.09 per gallon, creating a noticeable 70-cent difference. Filling up at the right spot can certainly make a difference in your wallet!
What’s Happening Nationally?
For those who drive diesel vehicles, it seems there’s been a slight uptick in pricing as well. Diesel costs have risen by 8.1 cents nationwide over the past week, now averaging $3.60 per gallon. While it’s not ideal, it’s all part of the ongoing fluctuations that drivers are learning to navigate.
Trends suggest that the east coast and the Gulf Coast regions are experiencing an uptick in gasoline production, with the Gulf Coast increasing its gasoline supply to its highest levels since June 2020. Analysts attribute this surge partially to winter weather conditions that affected exports. And, with crude oil prices taking a dip of around $1.50 per barrel recently, there’s hope for lower fuel prices in the near future!
All things considered, keep your eyes on those gas prices, San Antonio! Whether good or bad, the fluctuations keep things interesting. Make sure to fill up wisely and enjoy that drive!
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