Texas is among the 40 states seeing gas price averages increase on the week, according to a news release from AAA Texas.
At a national level, motorists can fill up for $2.50 or less at four in five gas stations.
Pump prices have increased around the country as refineries gear up for spring gasoline production and maintenance season, as well as due to rising crude oil prices, AAA Texas said.
On Saturday, AAA reported the statewide gas price average in Texas was at $2.20 for a gallon regular unleaded fuel.
“While Texas drivers have seen the price of gas rise since the start the year, motorists are still paying 10 cents less per gallon of gas, on average, compared to one year ago,” said Daniel Armbruster, AAA Texas/AAA New Mexico spokesperson, in the news release.
“Drivers looking to save at the pump should avoid quick accelerations, keep their vehicle properly maintained and remove any unnecessary items in their vehicle to help lighten the load and improve fuel efficiency,” Armbruster also said.
The national average price for regular unleaded was $2.43 per gallon on Saturday, AAA reported.
On Saturday, AAA reported that average price for regular unleaded in Lubbock was $2.12 a gallon
GasBuddy.com was reporting an average price on Saturday of $2.11 in Lubbock.
Drivers in the Midland-Odessa area continue to pay the highest prices in Texas. The lowest prices in the state on Saturday were in the Lubbock and Tyler area.
