Houston Gas Prices Hit $3.17 - Map Shows Texas Extremes
March 17, 2026·about 2 hours ago·via Houston Chronicle
Houston gas prices surge to $3.17 per gallon for the week of March 9, up 15.63% from $2.74 last week amid global tensions like Iran conflicts disrupting oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz. Drivers report sticker shock with nearly 50-cent jumps in days, pushing some to cut back on driving. A map reveals Texas' highest and lowest spots, while analysts say volatility lingers until Middle East calms. National averages climb too, hitting $3.72 as spring break ramps up demand. Read more about this...