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Texas gas prices drop 4 cents.
Posted: 03.14.2013 at 5:27 PM
Chelo Rivera

Chelo is the Interactive Managing Editor for Pronews 7 and ConnectAmarillo.com

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AMARILLO, TEXAS -- According to AAA Texas, average gas prices dropped four cents to $3.54 per gallon for regular unleaded gas. The lower gas prices are well below the current national average which sits at $3.70 per gallon.

In Amarillo motorist are paying an average of $3.49 per gallon, prices that are down slightly from a week ago but still below the state average.

Drivers in Dallas are paying the most at the pump with an average price of $3.58 per gallon. El Paso drivers are paying the least, prices there are an average of $3.47 per gallon.

According to AAA Official, Doug Shupe, drivers should make sure to drive the speed limit and that car maintenance is up-to-date to get the most gas mileage from their vehicles.

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