Gas prices in Houston have experienced a significant increase, rising nearly 40 cents in just one week. This sudden spike is attributed to a conflict that has disrupted a key oil route in the Middle East. The disruption has had a direct impact on the local gas prices, causing them to surge.

For more specific information and updates on the current gas prices, readers can refer to the source. Further details on the conflict and its effects on the oil industry can be found through KHOU Houston, providing a more in-depth look at the situation and its implications for The Woodlands, TX, area.