Retail gasoline prices in Texas average $1.88

From KEYE, November 21, 2008...

Retail gasoline prices in Texas fell to an average $1.88 a gallon this week, declining 12 cents from last week.

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Central Texans feel some relief at the pump

From KVUE, October 30, 2008...

Thursday, the national average for a gallon of regular unleaded dipped to $2.54. In Texas, the average was $2.31, and in Austin, the average was about the same -- at $2.32.

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Gas Drops Below $3 a Gallon in Austin

From KEYE, October 6, 2008...

An Austin gas station is advertising a gallon for $2.89. Next door, a competitor is showing $2.97. What's behind the drop in prices?

The Texas American Automobile Association says prices reflect an increase in supply and prices are returning to their pre-Ike levels.

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Emptying budget reserves to fill tanks in Wilco

From News 8 Austin, July 8, 2008...

As we all make adjustments to accommodate for the rising price of gas, one entity that can't cut back on fuel consumption is county government.

Tuesday, Williamson County commissioners declared an emergency and transferred funds in order to keep the county's emergency vehicles running.

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Hypermiling: Can it really increase your gas mileage?

From KXAN.com, June 6, 2008...

There's a movement out there to get people to relearn how to drive.

It's called "hypermiling" and some swear it doubles the performance of their cars.

"You can always affect your gas mileage by the way you drive," said Kevin Roybal, director of coaching at the MasterDrive School.

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