San Marcos/Austin area sees continued gas-price decline, statewide prices mixed

Drivers in the San Marcos/Austin area continued to see a drop in gas prices this week, according to AAA Texas.

The San Marcos area saw a slight decline of four cents compared to last week. AAA Texas stated that as of Thursday drivers in the area were paying an average of $3.43 for unleaded fuel compared to last week’s $3.47. Average gas prices, however, are still up 67 cents compared to last year.

Texans are paying the fourth lowest average for unleaded gas in the U.S. The statewide average across Texas is five cents less than last week at $3.41 but is $0.61 more per gallon compared to last year.