Gas Prices Creep Up Just Before Memorial Day

 

SAN ANGELO, TX -- The average price for regular unleaded gasoline in San Angelo has increased over the last week just before the beginning of the Memorial Day Weekend.  

According to AAA, the average price per gallon for regular unleaded in San Angelo on Thursday was $2.71 with a low of $2.63 at Sam’s Club and a high of $2.79 at several locations including stations at 29th and N. Bryant, S. Bryant at Ben Ficklin and Glenna at the Loop.  

The national average price for a gallon of gasoline Thursday was $2.961 and the average in Texas was $2.758.  

One year ago, the national average price for a gallon of gasoline was $2.367 and the average price in Texas was $2.184.  

“Texans are paying 58 cents more for a gallon of gas compared to Memorial Day weekend last year,” said Daniel Armbruster, AAA Texas spokesman. “Even with more expensive gas prices, automobile travel is expected to increase by nearly five percent this Memorial Day in Texas. AAA Texas reminds motorists that distracted driving is deadly.”

In Midland, the average price of unleaded gasoline reached over $3.00 since the surge began.  The price of a gallon of unleaded gasoline in Midland was $3.06; in El Paso it was $3.03, in Lubbock gas was $2.72 and in Abilene gasoline was $2.90.  

As we reported earlier this week, some stores were without gasoline in San Angelo, but most locations have gasoline as of Thursday.  

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