BEAUMONT - The average price for one gallon of unleaded gasoline has dropped to $3.24 in Beaumont, making it the second lowest average in the state, according to the weekly report released Thursday by AAA Texas.
The average is down 6 cents from last week. It was $3.48 a year ago. The highest average price in Beaumont was $4 a gallon in July 2008.
Retail gasoline prices dropped a nickel across Texas, with the average price at the pump slipping to $3.28. The average declined 6 cents nationwide, settling at $3.47 a gallon. Drivers in El Paso are paying the highest average in Texas at $3.46. Drivers in Dallas are paying the lowest at $3.22.
Irving - From AAA Texas - Drivers in all states within the continental U.S. are now paying less than $4.00 per gallon on average for gas. Texans are now paying an average of $3.28, which is five cents less than last week according to the AAA Texas Weekend Gas Watch. Nationwide drivers are paying an average of $3.47 for a gallon of regular unleaded which is 19 cents more than the average in Texas. In the Lone Star State, drivers in El Paso are paying the most on average at $3.46, while drivers in Fort Worth are paying the least at $3.22.
Lower crude oil prices and economic concerns both at home and abroad remain the primary reason for the steady decline in retail gasoline prices over the past several months. The latest decrease in gas prices means people in the Lone Star State are paying about $46 to fill up a 14-gallon size tank, which is the average size of a family car.
"As Texans fuel up to head to their favorite lakes, rivers and beaches this summer, they'll be paying less than what some had worried they would have to pay for those road trips," said AAA Texas/New Mexico Representative Doug Shupe. "We encourage motorists to keep their vehicles maintained according to manufacturer's recommendations, including tire inflation and tire tread, to achieve even greater fuel savings."
To help consumers identify quality auto repair shops that can assist in the maintenance and repair of their vehicles, AAA offers the Approved Auto Repair program as a free public service. AAA-approved repair facilities meet and maintain high professional standards for training, equipment, cleanliness and customer service. Motorists can look for the Approved Auto Repair sign at local auto repair facilities, or search for a nearby AAA-approved shop online at AAA.com/Repair.
Area Current 6/21/12 6/14/12 Difference Year Ago 6/21/11 Difference Record High Date Record High Price
National $3.47 $3.53 -0.06 $3.64 -0.17 07/17/08 $4.11
State $3.28 $3.33 -0.05 $3.53 -0.25 07/17/08 $3.98
Amarillo $3.31 $3.30 0.01 $3.53 -0.22 07/16/08 $3.98
Austin-San Marcos $3.29 $3.35 -0.06 $3.52 -0.23 07/17/08 $3.97
Beaumont $3.24 $3.30 -0.06 $3.48 -0.24 07/16/08 $4.00
Corpus Christi $3.27 $3.33 -0.06 $3.56 -0.29 07/15/08 $3.96
Dallas $3.24 $3.29 -0.05 $3.54 -0.30 07/16/08 $3.98
El Paso $3.46 $3.51 -0.05 $3.53 -0.07 07/17/08 $3.97
Ft. Worth $3.22 $3.27 -0.05 $3.53 -0.31 07/16/08 $3.97
Galveston $3.31 $3.36 -0.05 $3.52 -0.21 07/14/08 $3.97
Houston $3.30 $3.35 -0.05 $3.51 -0.21 07/17/08 $3.96
San Antonio $3.25 $3.29 -0.04 $3.54 -0.29 07/16/08 $3.96
Texarkana (TX Only) $3.25 $3.29 -0.04 $3.49 -0.24 07/17/08 $3.98
Average Beaumont gasoline price is the second lowest in state
Related Stories
- More Texas News
- National News
- International News
- Fort Hood suspect seeks to fire Army attorneys
- Stanford chandelier sells for $158,500 at auction
- Man indicted on claim he set fiancee's home ablaze
- Warrant: Mother thought she left baby at day care
- House members kill more Senate bills as revenge
- Boy Scout leaders to vote on lifting gay ban
- Float driver says train seemed still before crash
- Float driver: Train seemed still before crash
- Dallas woman indicted, college financial aid scam
- States reach settlement with Penguin on ebooks
- 2 children bitten by fox at Ga. elementary school
- Fort Hood suspect seeks to fire Army attorneys
- Appeals court allows capital retrial of Wolfe
- Soldier charged with videotaping women
- Afternoon Coverage Outlook
- Man shot and killed by authorities was a Chechen who'd been asked about ties to bombing suspect
- Stocks fall on news Fed weighed cutting stimulus
- House panel moves to curb military sexual assaults
- Faith healers charged with murder after 2nd death
- Judge apologizes for lag in unsealing documents
- France boosting security at facilities abroad
- Mexico cartel dominates, torches western state
- Vatican releases 1st report of financial watchdog
- Cruise ship captain says he's not frightened by prospect of prison time
- Police arrest Dominican accused of raping 60 women
- Ousted premier seeks return to power in Caymans
- Costa Rican volcano spews ash, smoke
- UN: New reports of chemical weapons use in Syria
- Opposition in Burkina Faso vow to fight Senate law
- Argentine dictator Videla's burial protested
Automotive
Find valuable information about buying your next car, including price quotes and your latest automotive news.
Wedding Central
The greatest Southeast Texas story ever told. Share your wedding and engagement news!
Lost and Found Pets
These are pets that have been lost or found in the KFDM News Channel 6 viewing area.
No Text Zone
Texting While Driving Kills Thousands of People Each Year. Many More are Seriously Injured. You Can Help Make Our Roads a NO TEXT ZONE
Texas Lottery
Texas Lottery
Community Calendar
Check out our Community Calendar!
Baby Talk
Baby Talk with Nicole Murray.
KFDM Channel 6 Top Stories
Business News
Bernanke signals Fed to maintain stimulus efforts
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Chairman Ben Bernanke is telling Congress that the U.S. job market remains weak and that it is too soon for the Federal Reserve to end its extraordinary stimulus programs.
Consumer News
BC-US--Dow Record-Three Personal Stories, 1st Ld-Writethru,1173
Dow Record: Three tales of ups, downs and changes
AP Photo FX102, FX103
Eds: With BC-US--Dow Record. Adds photos.
By SCOTT MAYEROWITZ
AP Business Writer
NEW YORK (AP) -- When the Dow first crossed 14,000, investors were overjoyed. ...
Entertainment News
"DANCING WITH THE STARS" - KELLIE PICKLER WINS
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Kellie Pickler didn't win on "American Idol."
Get This
DOG BEACH WEAR
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- From bikinis to Hawaiian shirts -- it's time to gear up for the beach.
Science/Tech News
IN THE NEWS: TEENS MOVING TO TWITTER TO DODGE PARENTS, OTHER BORES
WASHINGTON (AP) -- If you're one of those parents who are on Facebook in part to keep an eye on what your kids are up to -- here's a news flash: your kids are on to you and have moved to Twitter.

