Drivers in San Antonio are facing a climb in gas prices, with an average increase of 17.5 cents per gallon this past week. This brings the average cost per gallon to $2.72, a noticeable surge from last week, as stated in a report from KSAT. Across the state of Texas, however, gasoline prices have held steady, averaging $2.66 per gallon. The information, provided by Gilmer Mirror, indicates that statewide prices are slightly down from the previous month and 11.0 cents per gallon lower than the same time last year.
In the broader scope, the national average for a gallon of gasoline has risen by 4.8 cents, now at $3.09. This figure is up from a month ago, but still 9.6 cents lower than the previous year, based on the data compiled from over 11 million weekly price reports. In contrast to gasoline, diesel prices have seen minimal change, dropping 0.2 cents over last week to an average of $3.624 per gallon.
San Antonio's gas stations reflect the volatility, with Sunday's cheapest gas priced at $2.44 per gallon and the most expensive reaching $2.99—a 55-cent disparity. Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy, acknowledged these fluctuations, stating in a report obtained by KSAT, "While some states have seen gas prices inching up, much of the country continues to see mostly stable prices."
Texas cities outside San Antonio demonstrated various changes in their week-over-week measurements. Midland Odessa saw a rise to $2.80 per gallon, while Austin matched San Antonio's average of $2.72 per gallon. The full scope of these shifts can be tied to factors such as trade policy, refinery issues, and the onset of summer gasoline, as explained by De Haan's insights.
