Gas prices continue to rise. This morning’s average price for a gallon in the Beaumont/Port
Arthur area is $2.15, which is up seven cents from last week. A year ago we were paying
$2.28 a gallon. This morning’s statewide average is up six cents and the national average
for a gallon of gas jumped four cents to $2.42. These averages are compiled daily by Triple
A Texas.