The price of a gallon of regular gasoline in the U.S. has climbed 31 cents in the past week and is now 52% higher than before the Iran war began.

The price of a gallon of regular gasoline climbed 31 cents in the past week, spiking to an average of $4.48 per gallon Tuesday, according to AAA.

Drivers across the San Antonio area are paying more than $4 a gallon at the pump, though some are finding cheaper options if they know where to look.

Even with the higher prices for gas and plane tickets, some locals are going ahead with plans to travel. In some cases, though, those plans will be scaled back a bit.

The Iran war has rattled the global flow of oil, with steeper fuel costs already straining households worldwide.

American consumers pulled back their spending to start 2026, extending the malaise in retail sales that began late last year.

This holiday season, many U.S. drivers are getting the gift of lower gas prices.

With Thanksgiving and the formal launch of the holiday shopping season, Americans will again take to the road for holiday gatherings before knocking off items on their Christmas gift lists.

San Antonio drivers may have noticed some interesting movement at the pump this week. However, despite a sudden jump in prices, Thanksgiving travelers are still expected to see cheaper gas at the pump compared to last year.

Labor Day is coming up next Monday, and gas prices are projected to be lower than last year, according to AAA.

In what had long been celebrated every May 30 to honor America’s fallen soldiers, Memorial Day officially became a federal holiday in 1971, observed on the last Monday in May.

AAA predicts approximately 45 million people nationwide will hit the road during Memorial Day weekend. However, some locals said gas prices and other expenses will keep them at home.

Freeways and airports across the U.S. are filling up as more people make their Memorial Day weekend getaways.

According to AAA, the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day are the most dangerous and deadliest for teenage drivers.

AAA Texas released safety recommendations before the winter weather San Antonio is expected to experience Monday evening.

The extreme cold or hot weather can put an extra burden on your vehicle, causing it to malfunction. It's recommended that you give your car a good checkup before you take a long trip.

Drivers and airline passengers without reindeer and sleighs better make a dash for it: it’s beginning to look like another record for holiday travel in the U.S. The auto club AAA predicts that more than 119 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home between Saturday and New Year’s Day.

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With Thanksgiving and the formal launch of the holiday shopping season, Americans will again be consumed with the annual trifecta of turkey, travel and transactions — lots of them.

The Thanksgiving travel rush is expected to be bigger than ever this year.

A record number of people are expected to travel during the Thanksgiving holiday week, according to AAA.

Like saving money on gas? Good news! Prices are down 20 cents compared to a year ago in San Antonio, according to AAA Texas.

A Texas woman who was severely injured in a crash is using her experience to raise awareness on expanding Texas’ “Move Over” laws to include not only emergency vehicles but also any disabled car on the side of the road.

Oil prices climbed this week as unrest in the Middle East escalated.

The current average gas price in the state is $2.78 for unleaded fuel, two cents less than last week and 65 cents less than last year.

AAA Texas is preparing for the Labor Day holiday weekend.

Tropical Storm Debby made landfall as a hurricane on Florida’s Gulf Coast early Monday and continues slowly passing over the northern part of the state as it moves toward Georgia and South Carolina. So, what does that mean for gas prices in Texas? AAA weigh in.

The Fourth of July is expected to bring millions of people out of their homes and onto the roads for holiday travel.

Texans taking an Independence Day vacation should spend slightly less at the gas pump than last year.

AAA Texas is expanding their travel forecast from five to nine days as more than five million people are expected to travel over the holiday week.

Consumers barely increased spending in May from April as still high inflation and high interest rates curbed spending.

According to AAA, the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day are the most dangerous and deadliest for teenage drivers.

In what had long been celebrated every May 30 to honor America’s fallen soldiers, Memorial Day officially became a federal holiday in 1971, observed on the last Monday in May.

AAA Texas expects millions to travel this Memorial Day Weekend.

Remember how much you were paying for gas last year in San Antonio? AAA says it’s about 25 cents less than this year, according to the latest data.

Gas prices continue to climb, spiking 15 cents a gallon overnight. And, the conflict between Israel and Iran isn't much of a factor in those prices, according to one oil analyst. But, that could change.

There’s some good news for San Antonio-area drivers ahead of the Easter holiday as gas price increases are hitting the brakes for the weekend.

As of Thursday, drivers in San Antonio were paying $2.96 on average for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel, according to AAA Texas.

AAA Texas said the cold temperatures can kill your car battery, deflate the tires and cause damage to the belts and hoses.

Conditions have been mostly nice for travelers flying ahead of and on Christmas Day, but some naughty disruptions plagued those flying with Southwest Airlines again this year.

Gas prices have increased in San Antonio but were still lower than the national average.

Gas prices, on the slide for the past several weeks, jumped about 13 cents a gallon locally ahead of holiday travel.

Airports and highways are expected to be busier this Christmas season than they were a year ago.

AAA predicts Thanksgiving weekend to be one of the busiest for road travel.

Holiday travelers are starting their final sprint.

When temperatures drop, tire pressures often drop due to a change in air density.

Gas prices are down in San Antonio and throughout Texas due to a drop in consumer demand, according to AAA.

Gas prices have jumped 20 cents in the last week in San Antonio but prices are still significantly lower than the national average.

U.S. gas prices are continuing to rise — giving drivers across the country another headache at the pump.

Drivers are in for another headache at the pump as U.S. gas prices continue to rise.

The price of gas is steadily on the rise in San Antonio.

Travelers, considered a bellwether for the insurance industry due to its size, said catastrophe losses doubled in its most recent quarter and the company swung to a loss as severe wind and hail storms in a number of regions led to rising coverage claims.

AAA says it won’t renew a small percentage of homeowner and auto insurance policies in hurricane-wracked Florida, joining other insurers in limiting their exposure in the Sunshine State.

Before you check in, inspectors with AAA check out rooms at hotels across the country. Since the pandemic, they scrutinize cleanliness even more, using technology to test high-touch surfaces for germs.

Memorial Day is supposed to be about mourning the nation’s fallen service members.

Drivers in Texas are seeing lower gas prices as they hit the road for the holidays, according to AAA.

The holiday travel rush is already on, and it could spread out over more days than usual this year.

Oil companies brought in staggering profits once again as consumers worldwide struggled with high gasoline and energy prices.

With gas costing more than $3 a gallon, it’s no wonder drivers look for the cheapest station. But, auto experts said using Top Tier gas is worth it in the long run, even if it costs a few pennies more per gallon.

Gas prices are steadily falling after hitting record highs earlier this year and Texans are enjoying the lowest gas prices in the country.

Though gas prices have recently dipped, AAA reports prices are still 43% higher than they were this time last year, which is why people are continuing to come up with different options to save money.

Gas prices are hitting $5 a gallon, and they're showing no signs of letting up.

The nationwide average price for a gallon of gasoline has topped $5 for the first time ever.

The period between Memorial Day and Labor Day is considered the "100 deadliest days" for teen drivers.

Pandemic-weary U.S. residents are confronting high gas prices as they decide whether to travel this Memorial Day weekend.

The dollars-and-cents counter on the gas pump seems to be spinning faster these days with U.S. gasoline prices hitting another record high on Tuesday.

Here are today’s average gas prices for San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas and the United States

Drivers are paying near record prices to fill up their tanks as gas jumps 21 cents in just one week.

If you’ve been to the gas pumps lately, or even listened to any news outlet, you’re likely well aware that gas prices are at a painful high.

Bicycle service is a standard benefit for AAA members, with no extra cost.

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Gasoline prices are setting a new record, and they're likely to go higher in the coming weeks.

San Antonians are feeling the pain at the pump more than ever as gas prices continue to skyrocket.

With Russia intensifying its war on Ukraine, killing civilians and triggering a mass refugee crisis, President Joe Biden announced a U.S. ban on imported Russian oil.

Gas prices in San Antonio are up nearly 24 cents from just one week ago, according to data from AAA.

If you needed another reason to curb the New Year’s Eve celebrations this year, here’s one — AAA won’t be providing free rides home for those who may have had too much to drink.

There never seems to be enough time during the holidays. Between work, events and shopping, you easily become distracted. But AAA Texas says the worst place to lose focus is the parking lot.

Millions of Americans are loading up their cars or piling onto planes, determined to reclaim Thanksgiving traditions that were put on pause last year by the pandemic.

Relying too much on your miles-to-empty dash display and waiting to pull over to gas up is risky, according to a new AAA study.

It's going to be crowded at airports and on the road this Memorial Day weekend.

Gas prices are at a three-year high in Texas, according to a new report from AAA.

Gas prices shot up 12 cents a gallon in the past week in San Antonio as AAA projects a rebound for Memorial Day travel.

If you're traveling over the Memorial Day weekend, expect lots of company.

Car sales are starting to turn around after the pandemic with seasonally adjusted sales in March hitting the highest rates since October 2017, according to CNN. And AAA is out with its new car guide with a focus on safety.

The hurricane made landfall early Thursday near Cameron on the southwest Louisiana coast. “Healthy” gasoline stock levels should should also help offset immediate spikes in fuel prices. The statewide average is $1.92 for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel, which is five cents more than a week ago, AAA says. Odessa drivers pay the most in the state at $2.12 per gallon of regular unleaded fuel. Laura blasts Louisiana coast with wind and wall of seawater

SAN ANTONIO – Gas prices are climbing in the Lone Star State including here in San Antonio. The average price-per-gallon of gas in Texas as of July 16 is $1.92, while the national average is $2.20. The San Antonio average is $1.91, up 9 cents from one week ago, AAA reported. According to AAA data, Texas gas prices have risen 4 cents-per-gallon in the last week but the price is still 60 cents less per gallon compared to prices in July 2019. The record high for gas prices in Texas was $3.98 in July 2008 and the record high for San Antonio was $3.96 in the same month.

Even considering the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, which has led to people driving less and working from home more, the risk of hot car deaths remains high. Thats according to AAA, which is urging parents to be extra cautious as the pandemic has changed our routines. Summer-like temperatures have arrived, and the inside of a hot car can be fatal. The boys death follows 52 hot car deaths in 2019, and a record 53 deaths in 2018, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The majority of hot car deaths, at 54%, according to AAA, happen because someone forgets a child in a car.

This comes after gas prices were just below $2 a gallon at area gas stations last week. AAA reported the drop in gas prices reached all states in the South and Southeast, except for Florida. AAA report: Gas prices expected to fall under $2 per gallon next weekHowever, according to a new AAA report, the statewide gas price average in Texas is now $2.14 per gallon of regular, unleaded fuel. “Texas boasts some of the cheapest gas prices averages in the country,” said AAA Texas spokesperson Daniel Armbruster in a press release. For more information on area gas prices and what to expect, click here.