Texas Gas Prices Rise 13 Cents

HOUSTON (AP) _ Retail gasoline prices have jumped 13 cents across Texas.

AAA-Texas on Thursday reported the average price at the pump statewide was $3.38 per gallon.

The association says nationwide gasoline prices increased 7 cents, to settle at an average $3.45.

Texarkana and Dallas have the most expensive gasoline statewide, at $3.40 a gallon. Amarillo has the least expensive in the latest survey, at $3.17 for per gallon.

AAA Texas spokeswoman Sarah Schimmer says Texans are paying about $2 more to fill up than they did last week or about $47 on average for a 14-gallon tank.

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