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Experts predict high gas prices, which ‘benefits’ Houston economy
Read full article: Experts predict high gas prices, which ‘benefits’ Houston economyThe Saudi Arabia led OPEC announced plans to cut oil production. It’s the third time the group has done so. In April, it cut 1.6 million barrels per day, which came after cutting two million barrels in October 2022.
Why gas prices are going back up after nearly 100 days of declines
Read full article: Why gas prices are going back up after nearly 100 days of declinesIt was the longest losing streak for gasoline prices since the early months of the pandemic: For 98-consecutive days this summer, American drivers experienced declining gas prices thanks in part to a slower worldwide demand for oil.
Striving 2 Save: Houston, feeling the squeeze as inflation rages, prices soar? Here’s how to save a few extra bucks this week
Read full article: Striving 2 Save: Houston, feeling the squeeze as inflation rages, prices soar? Here’s how to save a few extra bucks this weekPrices have increased faster than at any other point in four decades. The cost of gasoline rose an average of 48.7 % in the past year. Airline tickets are up 45.9%, used cars and trucks nearly 38%, eggs 32.2%.
Harris County Toll Road Authority explores idea of reducing or suspending tolls amid record high inflation
Read full article: Harris County Toll Road Authority explores idea of reducing or suspending tolls amid record high inflationWith inflation hitting a 40-year high and soaring gas prices, the pain consumers are feeling is palpable.
Trying to squeeze the most out of your fuel tank, don’t drive until you’re on ‘E’
Read full article: Trying to squeeze the most out of your fuel tank, don’t drive until you’re on ‘E’With higher gas prices lingering, some drivers are trying to squeeze every drop out of their tanks before filling up. For some drivers, that means driving until their gas gauge hits “E,” and then some. However, AAA officials say that’s a bad idea.
How do your county’s current gas prices compare to last week, last month?
Read full article: How do your county’s current gas prices compare to last week, last month?If you’ve been to the gas pumps lately, or even listened to any news outlet, you’re likely well aware that gas prices are at a painful high.
Is it time to buy an electric vehicle?
Read full article: Is it time to buy an electric vehicle?Tuesday, the nationwide average price for a gallon of unleaded gas reached a new record high, according to GasBuddy.com.The price, $4.104, eclipsed the previous high set in 2008 by 1/1000th of a penny, but is not adjusted for inflation.
This is how KPRC 2 viewers say rising gas prices are affecting their lives
Read full article: This is how KPRC 2 viewers say rising gas prices are affecting their livesWe asked and you had a lot to say about the impact of rising gas prices on your lives. Here are some of the messages you shared with us via our submission form here.
As gas prices rise in the US, countries around the world are feeling pain at the pump even more
Read full article: As gas prices rise in the US, countries around the world are feeling pain at the pump even moreAccording to data from globalpetrolprices.com, 46 countries has gas prices that are $6 a gallon or more, 26 have prices that are at least $7 a gallon while nine countries have gas prices that are $8 a gallon or more.
This city near Houston is paying less on gas than most in Texas, AAA says
Read full article: This city near Houston is paying less on gas than most in Texas, AAA saysResidents in the Lone Star State are lucky enough to pay less on unleaded gasoline than the national average, according to a report by AAA.
Hurricane Ida temporarily increases gas prices for many Texas drivers, AAA Texas reports
Read full article: Hurricane Ida temporarily increases gas prices for many Texas drivers, AAA Texas reportsHurricane Ida may bring temporary gas price volatility to many Texas drivers, according to the AAA Texas Weekend Gas Watch.
AAA: Texas gas prices this Labor Day weekend are the cheapest in 16 years
Read full article: AAA: Texas gas prices this Labor Day weekend are the cheapest in 16 yearsHOUSTON Texans who take a road trip to celebrate Labor Day this weekend will enjoy some of the cheapest gas prices in more than a decade. According to AAA Texas, the statewide average price for a gallon of gas on Thursday morning was $1.91. Texas pump prices are setting up to be the cheapest for a gallon of regular unleaded on Labor Day since 2004, said Daniel Armbruster, of AAA Texas. Texas drivers are paying the second-lowest prices in the country for gasoline, according to AAA. AAA said San Antonio has the cheapest average price in the state at $1.81 per gallon, while Odessa has the highest at $2.13 per gallon.