A record number of Texans will hit the road this Fourth of July weekend, according to AAA Texas.
An estimated 3.1 million Texans will travel by car during the holiday weekend with a total of 3.5 million Texans expected to travel for Independence Day. AAA Texas said increase in traffic volume due to pent up demand for travel will put more pressure on demand for fuel.
Drivers in the San Marcos/Austin area are paying 11 cents less per gallon of unleaded fuel compared to last week at $4.52. The statewide gas price average is $4.49 for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel — 11 cents less than last week but $1.69 more per gallon than this time last year. AAA Texas warned that although there’s been a slight drop in gas prices, it is possible that the cost could reverse course and begin climbing in July.
