Texas drivers are paying more at the pump this week as rising crude oil prices continue to push gasoline prices higher, though Houston-area motorists are still seeing some of the lowest average prices in the state.
Texas gas prices jump 13 cents in a week as crude oil nears $80 per barrel; Houston among cheapest metro areasA driver begins to pump gas at a filling station in Fort Worth, Texas, Tuesday, April 14, 2026.
– Texas drivers are paying more at the pump this week as rising crude oil prices continue to push gasoline prices higher, though Houston-area motorists are still seeing some of the lowest average prices in the state. According to AAA Texas’ Weekend Gas Watch, the statewide average for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline is $3.55, up 13 cents from last week and 76 cents higher than this time last year.
For Houston drivers, the news is a bit better. The Houston metro area is tied with Beaumont-Port Arthur, Longview and Tyler for the lowest average gas price among Texas’ major metropolitan areas at $3.42 per gallon. Nationally, the average price for regular unleaded gasoline climbed to $3.94 per gallon, an increase of 9 cents over the past week and 78 cents higher than one year ago.
AAA Texas said ongoing instability around the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global shipping route for crude oil, is driving oil prices higher. Crude oil is now approaching $80 per barrel, and those higher costs are beginning to show up at gas stations across Texas. Despite the recent increase, Texas drivers continue to pay nearly 40 cents less than the national average, and most motorists across the state are still paying under $4 per gallon.
“Texas drivers are seeing another noticeable increase at the pump as uncertainty surrounding the Strait of Hormuz pushes crude oil prices higher,” said Daniel Armbruster, spokesperson for AAA Texas. “While the statewide average remains well below $4 per gallon, continued volatility in the oil market could lead to additional fluctuations in retail gasoline prices.
”Drivers planning weekend travel may want to compare prices using gas price tracking apps, as costs can vary significantly from station to station, even within the same city. Tornado confirmed in San Antonio during severe stormsDriver gets stuck in tornado's path while on Texas freewayTwister spotted in San Antonio as severe storms pound South TexasSuspect arrested after woman says she was attacked, sexually assaulted along White Oak Bayou
Please follow us on Google to support usUnited States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News: You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Houston ICE shooting: Houston Mayor, HPD Chief asking for Texas Rangers to investigateHouston Mayor John Whitmire and Houston Police Chief Noe Diaz say they have requested the Texas Rangers to conduct an independent investigation following a deadly ICE shooting last week in Houston that killed Lorenzo Salgado Araujo.
Read more »
Houston mayor, police chief ask Texas Rangers for independent investigation into deadly ICE shootingOne week after 52-year-old Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was shot and killed during an ICE operation in Houston's East End, dozens of residents packed Houston City Hall to demand an independent investigation and greater accountability from local leaders.
Read more »
Houston weather: Warmer temperatures returning to HoustonWarmer temperatures are on the way following a very wet week across the Houston area.
Read more »
Houston ICE shooting: Texas DPS say FBI, DHS-OIG agree to work with them on investigationWe have some new details regarding the investigation into the deadly ICE shooting that occurred in Houston last week.
Read more »