Houston Gas Prices Rise Amid Global Tensions, Spring Break Travel

Houston gas prices rise amid global tensions, spring break travel

Gas prices are on the rise as spring break travel picks up this week and next, with the American Automobile Association (AAA) saying higher crude oil prices tied to conflict in the Middle East are helping push prices higher.

AAA: Tips drivers can use to counteract higher gas prices - Shawnee News-Star

OKLAHOMA CITY – High gas prices have returned sharply during the recent conflict in the Middle East, leaving many drivers facing unexpectedly high costs at the pump. After a period of relatively stable and low gas prices, the national average price for regular unleaded gas -- which had been below $3/gallon since early December 2025 – quickly jumped following the military action in Iran that began on February 28th.