No holiday from high gas prices this July 4th
Fourth of July travelers are paying the highest prices ever for a gallon of gasoline this week, according to AAA Texas.
In Texas, the average price for regular self-serve gasoline hit $3.96 a gallon, up 3 cents from last week. Nationally, the average price gained 3 cents to a new record of $4.10 a gallon.
The average price rose to $3.95 a gallon in both Dallas and Fort Worth, up 2 cents in Dallas and nearly 3 cents in Fort Worth.
The highest price was in Beaumont, where it jumped 6 cents to a record $3.99 a gallon. Both Houston and Galveston City tied for the cheapest fuel at $3.93 a gallon, up nearly 2 cents and 3 cents, respectively.
Prices averaged $3.95 a gallon in Austin and $3.93 a gallon in San Antonio, up 3 cents for both cities payday advance lenders cash till payday.
"Despite the record high fuel prices, almost 2.8 million Texans are expected to venture out for the holiday," said AAA Texas spokeswoman Rose Rougeau. "Although down 2 percent compared to last year, that is still a great deal of travelers."
Web site: www.aaa-texas.com