Fueling up in the Killeen-Temple-Fort Cavazos area has become notably lighter on the wallet, with the average price of regular unleaded gas experiencing a significant drop.
Killeen-Temple-Fort Cavazos Witnesses Sub-$2.21 Gas Prices at Select Locations (Photo: Al.com)
Local Prices Reflect Downward Trend
According to the recent data released by The Killeen Daily Herald, in December 16, 2023, the AAA, drivers in the region particularly in Killeen-Temple-Fort Cavazos area are witnessing a nearly ten-cent decrease since the previous week, reaching an average of $2.47 per gallon on Saturday. This price decline, down 8 cents from last week and 10 cents from the same period last year, reflects a broader trend in the local, state, and national fuel markets.
In the Killeen-Temple-Fort Cavazos region, a closer look at local prices reveals pockets of affordability for motorists. Gasbuddy.com users reported the cheapest regular gasoline at $2.25 per gallon in Killeen-Temple-Fort Cavazos, with notable locations such as H-E-B on Trimmier Road offering competitive rates.
Similarly, Harker Heights saw prices as low as $2.21 per gallon at Exxon/7-Eleven on Farm-to-Market Road 2410. For those with Sam’s Club memberships, special rates at $2.26 per gallon were available. These local insights provide drivers with options to find the most budget-friendly Killeen-Temple-Fort Cavazos fuel stops.
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Statewide and National Trends Confirm Cost Savings
In a news reported by Autoblog, beyond the local scene of Killeen-Temple-Fort Cavazos region, the cost savings at the pump extend statewide and nationally. Texas boasts the lowest statewide average for a gallon of regular gasoline at $2.55, a notable 9 cents drop from the previous week. Nationally, the average gas price is $3.08 per gallon, experiencing a 9-cent decline from the previous week.
AAA spokesperson Andrew Gross attributes this decline to tepid demand and the ongoing impact of a low cost of oil. With the forecast anticipating approximately 104 million Americans hitting the roads for holiday travel, the trend of falling gas prices at Killeen-Temple-Fort Cavazos is expected to persist, with the national average potentially slipping below $3 per gallon by year-end.
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