AAA Texas' Weekend Gas Watch; Gas Prices Rise Again at Popular Driving Destinations

    HOUSTON--March 8, 2002--Texas fuel prices increased a few cents in some cities since last week with Corpus Christi showing the biggest jump, according to the Weekend Gas Watch, compiled by AAA Texas. The Weekend Gas Watch monitors the average price of gasoline at popular destinations for motoring trips.
    The average price in Austin-San Marcos is $1.065, up 1.8 cents from last week. Motorists in Corpus Christi are spending an average of $1.115, up 6.1 cents, while Dallas drivers are paying an average of $1.091, up 1.7 cents. Houston has an average of $1.077, up 1.4 cents. San Antonio has an average of $1.06, up 3.5 cents.
    "Many motorists are starting to see slight increases at the pumps as they prepare to vacation during spring break," said AAA Texas spokesperson Rose Rougeau. "These increases may continue as the economy begins to recover and the summer driving season draws near."

Average prices as of 12:01 a.m., March 8, 2002:

                                   Change from
Area                 Regular        last week          Record Price
----                 -------       -----------         ------------
Austin - San
 Marcos              $1.065         +1.8 cents        $1.538 (5/15/01)
Corpus Christi       $1.115         +6.1 cents        $1.505 (5/8/01)
Dallas               $1.091         +1.7 cents        $1.666 (5/12/01)
Houston              $1.077         +1.4 cents        $1.639 (5/12/01)
San Antonio          $1.062         +3.5 cents        $1.498 (5/9/01)

    AAA Texas, an affiliate of the American Automobile Association, has been serving Texans since 1902. Today, AAA Texas' members benefit by the organization's roadside assistance service, travel agency, financial products, automotive pricing, buying and financing, trip planning services and traffic safety programs. Information about these products and services is available on AAA Texas' Web site at www.aaa-texas.com