Do you know Texas A&M International University is in Laredo, Texas? Well, it is and we have a happy customer that spends a lot of his time there! When Mark called and said, “Buy my truck!” he was pretty desperate. Of course we said, “Ok! Let’s give you your instant cash offer so you can sell your truck quick to us today!” He’ll be graduating with his Master of Science in Criminal Justice June 1st and has plans to travel to Italy as a reward for working so hard toward his future. With the national average gas prices near a 3-year high, he decided now was the time to sell his gas-guzzler and use the extra money for his trip. Thank you mom and dad for the brand new car for graduation!
I think most of us believe gas prices in Texas are the cheapest in the country since it’s where all the big oil is and things are always less expensive if it’s right in your back yard. Misnomer or not, gas prices in The Lone Star State are consistently at a high and Texans are feeling it in the pockets. We’ve seen an increase in truck sales from this great state over the last year and though we feel compassion for those with empty pockets, it’s good for business! We buy cars fast and Texas knows it!
Today the average gas price across Texas is upwards of $2.83 per gallon. Over the last month it’s increased from an average of $2.66 per gallon, and over the last 6-months it’s increase from a state average of $2.52. In the last year Texas has seen a rise from as low as $2.36. Across the United States this may seem like fairly low prices, but putting it in perspective for The Lone Star State, these are expensive prices.
The average U.S. gasoline prices per gallon of regular grade has risen more than $0.18 per gallon which is better than $0.30 per gallon higher year over year. Six months ago, the national average was $2.533 per gallon, while the previous year’s average was $2.413 per gallon. Among all 50 states, with crude prices’ rise to more than 8.5% at one point, the only state to see a whopping less than $0.01 decline in prices was Delaware. Inventories of U.S. crude oil increased by 3.3 million barrels with petroleum supplies increasing a half million barrels, however, the gas demand didn’t waiver and stayed strong.
“The seasonal surge at gas pumps is in full motion, causing the most dreaded time of year for fearful motorists, especially of what may still be coming. With the national average gas price now at its highest since July 26, 2015, I can't immediately allay all fears of a continued spike in gas prices, however, we're likely in the closing innings of the seasonal rise- let's just hope we don't go to extra innings.” ~ Patrick DeHaan, Head of Petroleum Analysis GasBuddy
According to GasBuddy some states are holding at a zero increase today, but there are many with increases ranging from +0.001 to +0.009. If you’ve had enough of an empty pocket and want to move into a driver seat of something less expensive to drive, or for any reason, sell your truck quick to TruckBuyerUSA.com. We buy trucks FAST, SAFE, and EASY and make it convenient for you by giving you the highest instant cash offer you will find anywhere in only 2-steps! And we give you your ICO in as little as 20-seconds! Once you like the number we put on your truck worth, and you will, we will contact you to set up your truck inspection and your truck will be sold just like Marks 2015 Toyota 4Runner! Don’t let the national gasoline average prices keep your pockets empty! We’ll put cash in your bank as fast as we did his!