East Texas gas prices fall ahead of Memorial Day

TYLER – Our news partner KETK is reporting that the average gas price in Texas has fallen by five cents since last week and is down 39 cents when compared to this time last year.

“Lower gas prices will be welcome news for the record number of drivers heading out of town for the long holiday weekend,” AAA said in a press release on Thursday. “Gas prices haven’t been this low over Memorial Day since 2021 when the statewide average was $2.71. A record 3.2 million Texans are expected to drive 50 miles or more for leisure, this Memorial Day weekend.”

According to AAA’s weekend gas watch, Longview’s gas prices are down 40 cents from last year, Texarkana’s gas prices are down 42 cents from last year and Tyler’s gas prices are down 36 cents from this time last year. AAA Texas spokesperson Daniel Armbruster said East Texans can thank supply and demand for these low prices. “Supply and demand are playing a role in this year’s lower pump prices as crude oil supply is currently surpassing demand,” Armbruster stated.

To learn more, visit AAA’s gas resources page online.