EL PASO, TEXAS (KFOX14/CBS4) — Drivers in El Paso are seeing a sharp jump in gas prices, with the average cost of a gallon of regular now about $3.69, according to AAA.
That price is up 14 cents in the last day and about 45 cents from a week ago. It is also up more than a dollar from a month ago.
Texas gasoline price data (Credit: AAA)
El Paso drivers are paying more than both the Texas average of about $3.29 and the national average of $3.63, according to AAA.
Jordan Salas reports on El Paso gas prices jump to $3.69 a gallon, topping Texas and U.S. averages, AAA says (Credit: KFOX14)
Some drivers said the increase is painful but may not last. “I think it hurts a lot of people, but I’m not sure it’s going to go on forever, so I’m more bullish that gas prices will settle,” one driver said.
Another driver said the higher prices are manageable for now. “As long as it doesn’t go past $5 I think I’m fine. That’s California prices,” the driver said.
For drivers looking to cut costs, AAA recommends simple habits such as avoiding hard acceleration and not letting a car idle for long periods to help save gas.
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