TYLER, Texas — Right now, East Texas drivers are seeing some of the lowest prices at the pump that they have seen in years.
Gas prices depend on a lot of factors. The price of crude oil takes up about half the cost, as well as marketing, promotional, and distributional fees that all depend on where in the country the pump is, as well as local taxes. Thankfully, Daniel Armbruster, AAA Texas spokesperson, said that here in East Texas, the region is seeing some of the lowest prices right now.
"The average right now in Texas is $2.67 for a gallon of regular unleaded. It’s the lowest average price in the country today and we see that in Tyler the gas price average is $2.57. So it’s even 10 cents lower than the statewide average, and Tyler gas prices are down 10 percent compared to a year ago so drivers are really seeing savings at the pump."
Armbruster also noted that contrary to rumors, the price of gas does not fluctuate due to the election.
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