Gas prices rise in San Antonio despite state and national decline

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The average price of gasoline in San Antonio saw a 6-cent increase over the last week, reaching $3.76 per gallon. This local trend contrasts with the movement observed in both the rest of Texas and nationwide, where costs have shown a recent decline. The data was provided by the American Automobile Association (AAA), the entity responsible for monitoring these values. Despite this increase, motorists in San Antonio currently pay 46 cents less per gallon than the national average, which stands at $4.22. The disparity is more notable when making a year-over-year comparison, as the price in the city rose from $2.54 to $3.76, reflecting a $1.22 hike. This means that filling a 15-gallon tank is now $18 more expensive than it was a year ago. Regarding comparative figures, San Antonio went from $3.70 a week ago to $3.76 now. Conversely, the state average in Texas dropped from $3.76 to $3.70, a 6-cent reduction. At the federal level, the $4.22 price is 52 cents higher than in Texas and 46 cents higher than in San Antonio. Finally, the annual increase in Texas was $1.10, going from $2.60 to $3.70. This information is published following previous reports on consumer confidence on October 27 and the state of the market on September 20.