Gas, groceries and back-to-school items are where shoppers might see higher oil prices surface

Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Cathy Bussewitz, Mae Anderson And Anne D'Innocenzio, Associated Press, KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) · July 23, 2026 · 6 min read

Already feeling pinched since the start of the Iran war, consumers are likely to feel more pain ahead as oil prices pushed past $100 a barrel Thursday amid renewed fighting and military strikes that have left global oil supplies stranded in the Middle East. The elevated price marked a turn from l...

Why this matters in The San Antonio

San Antonio families preparing for the upcoming school year may feel the pinch of higher oil prices when buying back-to-school supplies and groceries. As companies that produce and sell these items pass on their increased expenses to consumers, parents can expect to pay more for basic necessities. The city's large population of families with school-aged children will be particularly affected, as they stock up on supplies and plan for the new school year. With many San Antonio residents already struggling to make ends meet, the added expense of higher gasoline and grocery prices will further strain household budgets. As the city's economy continues to grow, it's crucial for local leaders to consider the impact of rising costs on low- and moderate-income families and explore ways to mitigate the effects of higher oil prices on everyday life in San Antonio.

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Category: schools · Published: July 23, 2026 · Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) · Reading time: 6 min

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