TYLER, Texas — Gas prices across Texas have been on the decline as a new report shows the average gallon of regular unleaded fuel is $2.86 - the lowest gas price average in the U.S.
According to the American Automobile Association Texas, that number is 31 cents less per gallon compared to Nov. 9 last year. Data has put the national average at $3.40.
AAA has broken down the average prices by county. Here's a list of prices across East Texas:
- Smith: $2.75
- Gregg: $2.791
- Wood: $2.887
- Upshur: $2.824
- Rusk: $2.833
- Cherokee: $2.835
- Nacogdoches: $2.863
- Angelina: $2.872
- Van Zandt: $2.817
- Henderson: $2.905
- Harrison: $2.978
- Panola: $2.905
- Anderson: $2.75
- Houston: $3.063
- Camp: $2.899
- Sabine: $3.015
- San Augustine: $3.096
- Franklin: $2.847
- Marion: $2.784
For a full list of average county gas prices in Texas, visit the AAA website, gasprices.aaa.com/?state=TX.
AAA says the crude oil prices having a consistent downward trajectory is leading to a drop in retail gasoline prices. But as Thanksgiving nears, fluctuations in prices are possible.
Recent information from the Energy Information Administration shows gasoline supplies are still building.
"Cheaper crude oil and growing gasoline supplies are contributing to more affordable retail fuel prices across the state," said Daniel Armbruster, spokesperson for AAA Texas. "As we approach the bustling Thanksgiving holiday travel period, some price fluctuations may be encountered, but the overarching trend throughout November suggests the possibility of reduced fuel costs. For the second week in a row, Texas is the cheapest state to buy gas in the country."