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Gas Prices Surge 41% in Houston, Families Struggle

3/20/2026

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  • Gas prices in Houston have risen 41% in the past month, averaging $3.46 per tank, with some stations at $4.59.
  • Dee Hunter, a Houston resident, notes that $20 now fills only half a tank.
  • Cynthia Nauls, a Houston resident, says she is adjusting her family budget amid rising costs and notes that not everyone earns a living wage.
  • The higher fuel costs are prompting lifestyle changes for many in the community.