Overview
- National pump prices have climbed into the mid-to-high $3.70s, reaching $3.85 late Tuesday, according to GasBuddy data.
- Texas drivers are paying an average $3.55 per gallon, up about $1.09 from a month ago, with Austin and San Antonio both near $3.64.
- Crude benchmarks strengthened Tuesday, with West Texas Intermediate closing at $96.21 per barrel and Brent at $103.42.
- Chicago’s average hit about $4.08 per gallon, and locals report changing fueling and driving habits to manage higher costs, AAA data show.
- Savannah’s average rose to $3.77 and Hilton Head–Bluffton to $3.62 over the past week, while fertilizer prices are up roughly 30% as analysts warn oil could reach $150 if disruptions persist.