The average retail price for gasoline in Texas rose 2 cents this week to reach $3.98.

AAA-Texas on Thursday afternoon reported motorists in the Lone Star State are paying nearly $1.04 more per gallon than they did one year ago.

The national average price this week for self-serve regular gasoline is $4.11.

San Antonio and Corpus Christi have the least expensive gas in the state, according to AAA-Texas, reporting $3.95 per gallon.

Drivers in Port Arthur and Beaumont were paying the highest average, at $3.99.

The association reports despite the volatility of crude oil prices, the retail price of gasoline continues to show some stability.