SAN ANTONIO (KTSA News) — Over the last week, no Texas metropolitan area has seen a bigger increase in gas prices than San Antonio.
According to AAA Texas Weekend Gas Watch, the Alamo City has seen an increase of 27 cents since last week’s posted average price of $3.08 per gallon for regular unleaded.
Only two other metro areas have higher gas prices than San Antonio right now: Dallas-Ft. Worth at $3.46, and Sherman-Denison now at $3.39.
Drivers in Austin-San Marcos are paying the same as their San Antonio counterparts at $3.35 per gallon for regular.
According to the Energy Information Administration, gasoline demand has increased slightly from last week while gasoline supply decreased. Summer blend gasoline is coming onto the market, which is more expensive. The combination of all three factors is leading to higher fuel prices for Texas drivers.
“The ingredients are just right to force fuel prices …