Texas gas prices up sharply on oil, ethanol costs - KFDA - NewsChannel 10 / Amarillo News, Weather, Sports
Member Center:
IRVING, Texas (AP) — The price for gasoline in Texas has jumped sharply, increasing by 13 cents on what analysts say is pressure from oil prices and a drought-driven boost in the cost of ethanol.
The weekly AAA Texas survey released Thursday said Texans were paying $3.49 on average for a gallon of regular unleaded. The national average is also up sharply to $3.66 per gallon.
Analysts for AAA Texas say global crude oil prices are on the rise, as are the costs for domestic ethanol because of severe drought in the Midwest.
The Dallas-Fort Worth area has the most expensive gas in Texas at $3.52, while the least expensive is in El Paso at $3.21.
Analysts are still predicting that gas prices could drop when the summer driving season ends next month.
Cars used to line the streets around Midnight Rodeo on the weekends, but the parking lot will now be empty.
Cars used to line the streets around Midnight Rodeo on the weekends, but the parking lot will now be empty.
Dozens of people are in need of emergency car repairs after unknowingly putting the wrong type of gas in their cars at one Amarillo Walmart.
Dozens of people are in need of emergency car repairs after unknowingly putting the wrong type of gas in their cars at one Amarillo Walmart.
Walmart has released a statement after about 50 people were affected when a supplier mixed up fuel in the diesel and unleaded tanks at an Amarillo store.
Walmart has released a statement after about 50 people were affected when a supplier mixed up fuel in the diesel and unleaded tanks at an Amarillo store.
47 percent of WT's student population are first generation college students but one new program is looking to be an outlet for students who may feel a little overwhelmed.
47 percent of WT's student population are first generation college students but one new program is looking to be an outlet for students who may feel a little overwhelmed.
River Road is once again offering trade studies to students, unveiling three new vocational programs in a ribbon-cutting event Wednesday.
River Road is once again offering trade studies to students, unveiling three new vocational programs in a ribbon-cutting event Wednesday.
 |  7900 Broadway
Amarillo, TX 79105 (806) 383-1010
All content © Copyright 2000 - 2017 Raycom Media. All Rights Reserved. For more information on this site, please read our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
|
