Retail gasoline prices down in Texas for 2nd straight week

COPPELL, Texas (AP) — Retail gasoline prices across Texas have declined for a second straight week as drivers prepare for the July Fourth holiday weekend.

AAA Texas reported Tuesday that prices at the pump across Texas slipped 3 cents to settle at $2.57 per gallon. Nationwide gasoline prices are down 2 cents this week to reach an average $2.77 per gallon.

Amarillo has the cheapest gasoline in Texas at $2.49 per gallon. The association survey found El Paso with the most expensive gasoline statewide at $2.66 per gallon.

AAA analysts say drivers are poised to pay the lowest prices at the pump over the July Fourth holiday weekend in at least five years.

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Association officials predict 3.1 million Texans will hit the road Wednesday through Sunday, with most traveling by automobile.