由于需求高和竞争有限,得克萨斯州米德兰和奥德萨的天然气价格保持在4.50美元以上。 Gas prices in Midland and Odessa, Texas, stay above $4.50 due to high demand and limited competition.

德克萨斯州米德兰和敖德萨的天然气价格仍然大大高于全国平均水平,其驱动因素是石油工业工人的当地需求以及加油站的有限竞争。 Gas prices in Midland and Odessa, Texas, remain significantly higher than the national average, driven by local demand from oil industry workers and limited competition at gas stations. 尽管全国燃料费用呈下降趋势,但佩尔米安盆地地区居民继续每加仑支付更多,价格往往超过4.50美元。 Despite national trends showing declining fuel costs, residents in the Permian Basin region continue to pay more per gallon, with prices often exceeding $4.50. 附近缺乏零售竞争,能源部门雇员需求高,造成持续溢价。 The lack of nearby retail competition and high demand from energy sector employees contribute to the persistent premium.