AAA reports an increase in Texas gasoline prices

As the temperatures have increased this summer, so have the gas prices, like those at the Stripes location in Lampasas. MONIQUE BRAND | DISPATCH RECORD
As the temperatures have increased this summer, so have the gas prices, like those at the Stripes location in Lampasas. MONIQUE BRAND | DISPATCH RECORD

While the heat index is going up in Texas, so are gasoline prices due to high demand this summer, according to the latest AAA reports.

The average price in Texas for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel is $2.83, about 93 cents more per gallon than a year ago.

The good news, however, is that drivers in Texas are paying some of the cheapest gasoline prices in the country. The state shows to rank thirdlo…