Texas Gas Prices Jump Again Ahead of Labor Day Weekend

Here we are gearing up for Labor Day weekend; many Texans will be hitting the road, while others will be staying at home. Most people will be staying at home instead of taking their Labor Day trips because of gas prices, and unfortunately, gas prices surge before the holiday weekend.

What Are Gas Prices in Texas Right Now?

According to AAA Texas, gas prices in Texas are now $3.69 per gallon of regular unleaded. It jumped 9 cents from last week. El Paso is still paying the most in the Lone Star State at $3.97 per gallon. Tyler has the honor of paying the least this week at $3.55 per gallon. The national average is $4.14 per gallon. In Texas, we are paying almost $1 more than we were last year at this time.

How Do Texas Cities Compare on Gas Prices?

• Amarillo: $3.68 - Last week: $3.77 - down 9 cents from last week
• Lubbock: $3.70 - Last week: $3.69 - up 1 cent from last week
• Midland: $3.86 - Last week: $3.78 - up 8 cents from last week
• Odessa: $3.85 - Last week: $3.73 - up 12 cents from last week
• Tyler: $3.55 - Last week: $3.53 - up 2 cents from last week
• Abilene: $3.77 - Last week: $3.58 - up 19 cents from last week
• El Paso: $3.97 - Last week: $3.91 - up 6 cents from last week

Brownsville-Harlingen had the highest jump in prices this week. They increased by 27 cents.

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See what other Texas cities are paying here.

Texans filling up for Labor Day holidays will spend about $15-$20 on average for a full tank compared to this time last year,” said AAA Texas Corporate Communications Manager Doug Shupe.

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Why Are Oil Prices Rising?

According to OilPrice.com, the cost of Brent Crude oil is $95.13 per barrel, while WTI Crude is at $90.95 per barrel.

Motorists should expect continued volatility in the weeks ahead, said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy.

Will Gas Prices Drop After Labor Day?

Gas prices usually follow seasonal patterns, with prices rising in summer. From 2004 to 2023, the EIA found that gas in August was about 40 cents higher than gas in January.  While De Haan warns us about the volatility in the Middle East, we probably won't see a sudden drop in prices here in Texas. Hopefully the seasonal shift will bring some relief.