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Gas prices have been rising. Should San Antonio drivers hold out or fill up?
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk Garrett Brnger, Adam B. Higgins , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· September 22, 2026
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Gas prices have been on the rise across the country, including in San Antonio, and an expert warns you shouldn’t hold your breath waiting for a big drop. As of Tuesday morning, the average price for a gallon of gas in the San Antonio metro area was $3.96, according to data from Gas Buddy. That’s...
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Key points As of Tuesday morning, the average price for a gallon of gas in the San Antonio metro area was $3. Gas prices have been on the rise across the country, including in San Antonio, and an expert warns you shouldn’t hold your breath waiting for a big drop. More Local Today’s briefing Local events
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What is this story about? Gas prices have been on the rise across the country, including in San Antonio, and an expert warns you shouldn’t hold your breath waiting for a big drop. As of Tuesday morning, the average price for a gallon of gas in the San Antonio metro area was $3.96, according to data from Gas Buddy. That’s...
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