Texas Gas Prices Tick Up: Amarillo Spikes 26 Cents, What Lawton Drivers Need to Know

Gas prices are creeping up across Texas this week, and the statewide average now sits at $3.64 a gallon. That’s just a penny more than last week, but some cities are seeing much bigger swings. Amarillo led the state with a 26-cent jump in seven days, while El Paso has the highest prices at $3.96. On the flip side, Beaumont, Houston, and Tyler are the cheapest at $3.56, according to AAA Texas.

The driver behind the increase is crude oil, which is hovering near $93 a barrel. The continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz and Ukrainian attacks on Russian refineries are keeping global supply tight. That pressure is trickling down to your local pump. The national average is $4.10, so Texas drivers are still paying less than much of the country, but that doesn’t make the sting any easier.

As summer winds down, lower demand could offer some relief. But experts say crude oil prices will keep playing a major role in what you pay. If you’re planning trips to Friday night football games or family visits this fall, it might be a good time to compare prices before you fill up. Do you have a go-to gas station in Lawton, or do you shop around every time? Let us know.