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Will Debby cause gas prices to rise in Texas? AAA weighs in on what drivers can expect
Read full article: Will Debby cause gas prices to rise in Texas? AAA weighs in on what drivers can expectTropical Storm Debby made landfall as a hurricane on Florida’s Gulf Coast early Monday and continues slowly passing over the northern part of the state as it moves toward Georgia and South Carolina. So, what does that mean for gas prices in Texas? AAA weigh in.
Gas in San Antonio is 25 cents more now compared to last year, AAA says
Read full article: Gas in San Antonio is 25 cents more now compared to last year, AAA saysRemember how much you were paying for gas last year in San Antonio? AAA says it’s about 25 cents less than this year, according to the latest data.
CPS Energy receives $2.45 million federal grant for gas infrastructure upgrades
Read full article: CPS Energy receives $2.45 million federal grant for gas infrastructure upgradesThe infrastructure set to be replaced is located in a low-income community on the West Side, a CPS Energy news release said. The project, which will improve safety and performance measures, is expected to conclude by the end of the year.
Gas prices spike 15 cents a gallon overnight in San Antonio
Read full article: Gas prices spike 15 cents a gallon overnight in San AntonioGas prices continue to climb, spiking 15 cents a gallon overnight. And, the conflict between Israel and Iran isn't much of a factor in those prices, according to one oil analyst. But, that could change.
Double-swiping the rewards card led to free gas for months — and a felony theft charge
Read full article: Double-swiping the rewards card led to free gas for months — and a felony theft chargeA Nebraska woman allegedly found a lucrative quirk at a gas station pump — double-swipe the rewards card and get free gas.
Guadalupe County emergency crews investigate reports of gas leak
Read full article: Guadalupe County emergency crews investigate reports of gas leakMultiple emergency crews have been investigating reports of a possible gas leak in the unincorporated areas of Guadalupe County, between New Braunfels and McQueeney overnight.
Is Top Tier gas better for your car?
Read full article: Is Top Tier gas better for your car?With gas costing more than $3 a gallon, it’s no wonder drivers look for the cheapest station. But, auto experts said using Top Tier gas is worth it in the long run, even if it costs a few pennies more per gallon.
Summer road trips costly. Here’s how much and how to save
Read full article: Summer road trips costly. Here’s how much and how to saveWith gas prices in record territory, summer road trips will be pricey. A round-trip drive to South Padre Island from San Antonio will take about $57 just for gas in a mid-sized SUV.
Master technician offers DIY ways to improve fuel mileage amid rising prices
Read full article: Master technician offers DIY ways to improve fuel mileage amid rising pricesIncreasing your gas mileage is a must as fuel prices continue to rise. A Texas mechanic is offering some inexpensive and easy do-it-yourself ways to save a little money.
Diesel prices put San Antonio Food Bank in a crunch to feed hungry
Read full article: Diesel prices put San Antonio Food Bank in a crunch to feed hungryThe San Antonio Food Bank says it’s getting harder to feed families due to the spike in diesel prices, which average at an all-time high in San Antonio at $5.29.
How to save at the gas pump right now
Read full article: How to save at the gas pump right nowCoast to coast, drivers are getting a harsh lesson in how geopolitical events and a war halfway round the world can have a direct impact on their wallets. With gas prices at record highs, Consumer Reports has some easy ways to maximize fuel economy by changing how you drive.
Road tripping: A few important things to know if you’re considering an electric vehicle
Read full article: Road tripping: A few important things to know if you’re considering an electric vehicleAs we approach the summer months, when we begin daydreaming about the places we can travel, road trips are an easy way to visit all kinds of places.
Survey results: More than half of KSAT readers changing spending habits due to high gas prices
Read full article: Survey results: More than half of KSAT readers changing spending habits due to high gas pricesKSAT 12 News readers gave their thoughts on surging gas prices, that have hovered around $4 a gallon.
Higher gas prices scale back spring break plans
Read full article: Higher gas prices scale back spring break plansFamilies at Brackenridge Park were enjoying the perfect Spring Break weather and their time together almost as much as knowing they didn’t have to spend a lot of money on gas to be there.
Where to find the least expensive gas in San Antonio and how to get the best gas mileage
Read full article: Where to find the least expensive gas in San Antonio and how to get the best gas mileageWhile drivers probably won’t be able to find cheap gas right now, there are ways to shop around for the best prices available.
Gas prices in San Antonio rise after Russia invades Ukraine
Read full article: Gas prices in San Antonio rise after Russia invades UkraineGas prices jumped as much as 20 cents overnight after Russia invaded Ukraine. Drivers can expect to see volatility and climbing prices as spring demand picks up, too.
Gas prices a turkey for Thanksgiving travelers, but they’re inching downward
Read full article: Gas prices a turkey for Thanksgiving travelers, but they’re inching downwardAs families hit the road for turkey at grandma's house, they're finding gas prices are gobbling up their wallets. Still, prices are declining as the White House taps into oil reserves, a move that one analyst says could have underwhelming results.
Texas oil company agrees to pay $115K for spilling nearly 20,000 gallons of wastewater, crude in Wyoming
Read full article: Texas oil company agrees to pay $115K for spilling nearly 20,000 gallons of wastewater, crude in Wyoming– A Texas oil company has agreed to pay a $115,000 fine after spilling almost 20,000 gallons (73,000 liters) of wastewater and crude in western Wyoming, federal officials said Wednesday. The 2018 spill by Merit Energy Company came after a pipeline broke at a battery of oil tanks northwest of Thermopolis, Wyoming, according to the settlement. Some of the spilled water and oil reached Grass Creek, a tributary of the Big Horn River. An Environmental Protection Agency Investigation found that the Dallas-based company did not have an adequate emergency response plan in place as required under the federal Clean Water Act. The company has since submitted a new response plan and completed a cleanup of the site.
San Antonio business launches gas station on wheels
Read full article: San Antonio business launches gas station on wheelsSAN ANTONIO – The old-fashioned full-service fill-up is getting a modern technology tweak as a West Side business launches a new app and gasoline delivery service. Now, the auto parts and repair business is shifting gears and rolling out an additional service. What fueled the concept was what the entrepreneurs said they were hearing from people: they didn’t like dealing with auto repair or getting gas. You select the type of gas you need and then place the order,” said Chief Technology Officer Piyush Prakash, who developed the app. “You basically pay the same price that you would pay at the gas station,” Black said.
Gas prices surge 18 cents in one week
Read full article: Gas prices surge 18 cents in one weekSAN ANTONIO – The roads are thawed, but the price to drive them is almost chilling. At some gas stations around San Antonio, the price for a gallon has hit the $2.50 mark. The price of a gallon surged 18 cents locally in just the past week, and is up 32 cents a gallon in one month. Next week, drivers may see pump prices back off, but that won’t last long. Related: San Antonio drivers encounter problems while searching for gas amid second snowfall
San Antonio drivers encounter problems while searching for gas amid second snowfall
Read full article: San Antonio drivers encounter problems while searching for gas amid second snowfallSAN ANTONIO – For San Antonio drivers, their patience was running on empty after a week of obstacles. On Thursday, the latest problem was the search for gas. Several drivers told KSAT they had zero luck with their search along San Pedro Avenue. Drivers encountered the same issue at other gas stations along San Pedro. According to AAA Texas Weekend Gas Watch, the unusual winter weather and power outages led to a rise in fuel prices.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott hosts roundtable on oil, gas
Read full article: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott hosts roundtable on oil, gasGreg Abbott on Thursday held a roundtable discussion in Odessa with energy workers, leaders, and advocates on how Texas can continue to support the energy industry and its workers and ensure a more prosperous future for the state of Texas. Following the roundtable, the Governor held a press conference where he issued an executive order to protect Texas’ energy industry from federal overreach. During the roundtable, Abbott and the participants also discussed enhancing workforce development in Texas, cutting costly red tape, and expanding broadband access in rural communities. Greg Abbott pushes deregulation San Antonio during ‘listening session’ on Texas economyTexas Gov. Greg Abbott pledges to make it ‘fiscally impossible’ to defund police
Average Texas gas price up 7 cents a gallon, but San Antonio’s still among lowest in state
Read full article: Average Texas gas price up 7 cents a gallon, but San Antonio’s still among lowest in stateSAN ANTONIO – Gas prices have ticked up in the past week, but the trend of prices staying below $2 per gallon this year in Texas continues. According to AAA Texas, gas prices in the state average at $1.95 per gallon, which is below the national average of $2.24 as of Christmas Eve. Gas prices in the San Antonio region are averaging around $1.86 per gallon, some of the lowest prices in the state. Gas prices have been below $2 per gallon since March, the longest such stretch in Texas since 2005. Zuber said while low gas prices are usually an incentive for holiday travelers, the pandemic has changed driving patterns.
Average US gas price falls to under $2.25/gallon
Read full article: Average US gas price falls to under $2.25/gallonCAMARILLO, Calif. – The average U.S. price of regular-grade gasoline fell half a penny over the past two weeks to just under $2.25 per gallon. Industry analyst Trilby Lundberg of the Lundberg Survey said Sunday prices may change a little in the coming days as hurricanes pummel the Gulf Coast, impacting oil production. Still, a decline in demand for gasoline because of the pandemic means there is plenty of petroleum available for motorists. Nationwide, the highest average price for regular-grade gas is in the San Francisco Bay Area at $3.36 per gallon. The average price of diesel in the survey taken Friday was $2.50 a gallon, down a penny from two weeks earlier.
Gas prices in San Antonio are on the rise, AAA reports
Read full article: Gas prices in San Antonio are on the rise, AAA reportsSAN ANTONIO – Gas prices are climbing in the Lone Star State including here in San Antonio. The average price-per-gallon of gas in Texas as of July 16 is $1.92, while the national average is $2.20. The San Antonio average is $1.91, up 9 cents from one week ago, AAA reported. According to AAA data, Texas gas prices have risen 4 cents-per-gallon in the last week but the price is still 60 cents less per gallon compared to prices in July 2019. The record high for gas prices in Texas was $3.98 in July 2008 and the record high for San Antonio was $3.96 in the same month.
Gas price free fall expected to continue
Read full article: Gas price free fall expected to continueGas price free fall expected to continuePublished: April 2, 2020, 5:34 pmDrivers, albeit a dwindling number as people stay at home, are seeing a free fall at the pump. Gas prices are tanking to their lowest prices in more than four years with more drops expected.
AAA report: Gas prices expected to fall under $2 per gallon next week
Read full article: AAA report: Gas prices expected to fall under $2 per gallon next weekTEXAS – Attention Texas drivers! A study from AAA Texas Weekend Gas Watch says motorists are paying less to fill up their gas tanks in the state, and as early as next week, prices may be even lower than $2 per gallon. Gas prices expected to drop into FebruaryOut of all the cities in Texas, drivers in Midland are paying the most for gas, at an average of $2.38 per gallon, while drivers in Sherman/Denison are paying the least for gas, at $1.96 per gallon, according to the study. Gas is expected to cost less than $2 a gallon at gas stations in every state in the South and Southeast, except in Florida, AAA reports. To learn more about gas prices in Texas, or to view the full report, click here.
Gas prices expected to drop into February
Read full article: Gas prices expected to drop into FebruaryGas prices expected to drop into FebruaryPublished: January 2, 2020, 5:22 pmAfter a nickel-plus spike at the pump in time for holiday road trips, drivers can expect the new year to ring in lower prices in the coming weeks, according to industry analysts.