San Antonio Gas Prices Rise 6 Cents as Texas Average Falls
Local drivers now pay $3.76 per gallon, a figure that remains below the national average but has increased by $1.22 over the past year.
By Ella Cox ·
San Antonio gas prices climbed by approximately 6 cents over the last week, reaching an average of $3.76 per gallon. This local increase occurred even as the statewide average in Texas dropped by a similar margin. The American Automobile Association provides these weekly price reports, which track fuel costs across the country.
Drivers in San Antonio currently pay about 46 cents less per gallon than the national average of $4.22. The regional divergence is clear in the data: the Texas state average fell from $3.76 to $3.70 in the same period, while the local average in San Antonio rose from $3.70 to $3.76.
The cost of fuel has increased substantially for residents when compared to the previous year. In San Antonio, the price of a gallon of regular gasoline has jumped from $2.54 to $3.76. This represents an annual increase of approximately $1.22 per gallon.
For a typical vehicle with a 15-gallon tank, this price hike translates to a cost increase of about $18 for a full fill-up compared to a year ago. The Texas statewide average also saw a yearly rise, moving from $2.60 to $3.70, an increase of roughly $1.10 per gallon.
The national average price of gasoline stands at $4.22 per gallon. This figure is approximately 52 cents higher than the Texas state average and 46 cents higher than the San Antonio local average.
Source: KVDA
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