Once again, the statewide average price for unleaded gasoline has declined in Texas.

According to the AAA Texas Weekend Gas Watch report, the statewide average for a gallon of unleaded gasoline is now $2.40 which is 70 cents less than last December.

Drivers in Amarillo are paying the least at an average of $2.28 and drivers in Beaumont the most at an average of $2.45.

The nationwide average is currently $2.62. AAA projects the nationwide average will be as low as $2.50 by Christmas.

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