Mason Robinson

Gas prices in the Central Texas area have gotten higher this week. Each gas station in San Marcos varies, but the average local price hike is two-point-seven cents per gallon to around three dollars and 78 cents per gallon. That's still approximately 15 cents lower than the national average. However, at this same time last year, gas prices in the area were more than 20 cents per gallon lower than they are now. The east and west coasts of the U-S have the highest gas prices because they are more dependent on foreign oil.