SAN ANTONIO – Gasoline prices in San Antonio have dropped by 11.1 cents per gallon over the past week, now averaging $2.58 per gallon, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 886 stations in the city.
Prices are now 10.5 cents lower than a month ago and 6.9 cents below the same time last year.
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Across the country, however, gas prices are moving in the opposite direction. The national average price of gasoline has risen by 6.5 cents per gallon in the past week, now averaging $3.09 per gallon. That figure is 4.5 cents higher than a month ago and 1.8 cents more than a year ago.
Diesel prices have also risen nationwide, with the average climbing 8.1 cents over the last week to $3.60 per gallon.
Gas prices in San Antonio and other Texas cities
According to GasBuddy, the cheapest gas station in San Antonio was priced at $2.39 per gallon on Sunday, while the most expensive was $3.09, a 70-cent difference.
Across Texas, the lowest recorded price was $2.31 per gallon, and the highest was $3.46 per gallon, creating a $1.15 difference statewide.
In nearby cities, prices showed significant decreases over the past week:
- Laredo: $2.61 per gallon, down 5.3 cents from last week’s $2.66.
- Corpus Christi: $2.64 per gallon, down 12 cents from last week’s $2.76.
- Austin: $2.58 per gallon, down 10.4 cents from last week’s $2.68.
Historical trends for gas prices
San Antonio’s average gas prices from the last decade show notable fluctuations, influenced by global oil markets, seasonal demand, and broader economic conditions. For comparison, prices on January 20 over the last ten years were:
- 2024: $2.65/g (U.S. average: $3.07/g)
- 2023: $2.97/g (U.S. average: $3.40/g)
- 2022: $2.86/g (U.S. average: $3.32/g)
- 2021: $1.98/g (U.S. average: $2.40/g)
- 2020: $2.13/g (U.S. average: $2.54/g)
- 2019: $1.86/g (U.S. average: $2.24/g)
- 2018: $2.21/g (U.S. average: $2.53/g)
- 2017: $2.07/g (U.S. average: $2.31/g)
- 2016: $1.62/g (U.S. average: $1.87/g)
- 2015: $1.81/g (U.S. average: $2.04/g)
“It was only a matter of time before the national average began to rise, with oil prices last week reaching their highest level since July. Diesel prices have also jumped, driven by cold weather that has boosted heating oil demand,” said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy. “In addition, with President Trump’s inauguration... there could be price impacts depending on the executive orders he is preparing to sign. We’ll be closely monitoring potential impacts from any orders, while the threat of tariffs and possible retribution from Canada remain top of mind. However, the current increase is not yet the traditional seasonal rise, which is also likely to push prices higher and could begin in a few weeks.”