Texas Panhandle gas jumps 13 cents in a week to $3.57, with a 74-cent spread by station

Texas Panhandle gas jumps 13 cents in a week to $3.57, with a 74-cent spread by station

Drivers in the Texas Panhandle are seeing a sharp jump at the pump, with Amarillo-area gas prices climbing 13.4 cents to an average of $3.57 per gallon. An increase like that can quickly strain household budgets. There is some hope that cheaper winter gas may provide relief, but due to ongoing conflicts in major producing regions, the outlook is not great. Here's what to know After rising 13.4 cents, Amarillo's average gas price reached $3.57 pe…