Texas Fuel Prices Jump, Straining Budgets and Fueling Inflation

Gas prices in Texas have climbed from about $2.55 per gallon in February to $3.78 by late April, with diesel near $5 per gallon, fueling broader inflation and squeezing household budgets. The rise is tied to the U.S.–Israel–Iran conflict and disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, pushing costs through freight and consumer goods; residents report cutting back on travel and tightening purchases as fuel expenses rise.