Texas gas prices continue record-setting pace

Gasoline prices made double-digit jumps across Texas this week, continuing to set records across the state.

The average price for regular self-serve gasoline rose 13 cents from last week to $3.47 a gallon, about 70 cents above last year's average, according to AAA Texas.

"All Texas regions surveyed this week set new record highs," said AAA Texas spokeswoman Rose Rougeau.

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Austin drivers were paying $3.44 a gallon, up 13 cents, while Houston averaged $3.46 a gallon, up 12.5 cents. Texarkana had the biggest leap, of 20.5 cents, to $3.49 a gallon.

Fort Worth tops the list, setting a new record at $3.49 a gallon, up 13 cents from last week. Dallas prices hit an average $3.48 a gallon, also up 13 cents.

The lowest average in the state was San Antonio at $3.41 a gallon, up 14 cents from a week ago.

The national average for gas rose 14 cents to $3.56 a gallon.