Retail gasoline prices in Texas, nationwide down 2 cents

COPPELL, Texas (AP) — Retail gasoline prices across Texas and nationwide have declined 2 cents per gallon this week.

AAA Texas on Thursday reported the statewide average slipped to $2.04 per gallon. Prices at the pump across the U.S. settled at $2.29 per gallon.

Texarkana has the cheapest gasoline in Texas at an average $1.96 per gallon. Drivers in Amarillo are paying the most statewide at $2.19 per gallon.

Association experts say the refinery maintenance season is nearing its peak. Ample domestic crude oil supplies are expected to temper any regional price spikes.

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AAA officials say drivers, before year’s end, could see the national average price fall below $2 per gallon for the first time since 2009.

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