Borderland gas prices break records overnight

EL PASO, Texas -- Texas gas prices went up overnight, averaging $4.34 a gallon, an $0.08 increase compared to last week. Gas prices are averaging $1.63 more per gallon than they were one year ago today.

Drivers in El Paso are still paying the most per gallon on average at $4.54.

The national average price for a gallon of regular unleaded is $4.71, the highest price ever recorded by AAA.

“New retail gas price records continue to be set across the state as crude oil prices remain elevated due to tight supplies around the globe,” said AAA Texas spokesperson Daniel Armbruster. “Prices will likely continue to fluctuate with relief likely not coming until after the busy summer travel season concludes.”

The statewide gas price average in New Mexico is $4.53 for regular unleaded, a $1.17 increase when compared to this day last year. according to AAA New Mexico Weekend Gas Watch.

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