According to AAA Texas, gas prices jumped 16 more cents this week to $3.71 per gallon for regular unleaded. How Crude Oil Prices Are Affecting Texas DriversNationally, oil is at $90 per barrel. Read More: Texas Donkeys Thelma and Chuy Get Fitted With Special MasksWhen Could Gas Prices DropThere doesn't look like there is any relief in sight. De Haan went on to say that we do tend to see gas prices decline in the fall. So hopefully, if we can hold on a little longer, gas prices will start to dip.