SAN ANTONIO – Over the past week, with Israel and Iran trading attacks, gas prices have gone up in San Antonio.
Iran says it could close the Strait of Hormuz, which could send prices up.
So far, gas prices have increased, but nothing dramatic. According to AAA, the national average for a gallon of regular unleaded is now $3.22, up 8 cents compared to a week ago.
The Texas average is $2.85. The average for San Antonio is $2.91, which is 6 cents higher than a week ago, but almost 20 cents lower compared to a year ago.
“With Israel and Iran trading attacks over the past week, oil prices have continued to climb—and gasoline prices are following suit, rising at a pace we haven’t seen since last summer,” said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy. “Few pumps have been immune, with nearly all states seeing gas prices rise over the last week. Additionally, average diesel prices recorded their largest weekly jump since August 2023. Now, with the U.S. launching attacks on Iran, oil prices are likely to continue trending higher. That said, I do not expect the apocalyptic spikes being circulated by some so-called influencers on social media— many of which are wildly inaccurate. For now, motorists should anticipate a continued steady climb in prices, with the national average likely to increase another 7 to 15 cents this week, while diesel could rise by 10 to 20 cents. These forecasts remain fluid and could shift quickly depending on global developments, so we encourage motorists to stay tuned to GasBuddy for the latest updates and insights.”