I've not been to Texas, but I have logged a few states. I know the distances are bigger, but your fuel is probably still a lot cheaper than ours. A lot of it goes in taxes so the actual oil price does not shift it that much.
I wonder if crypto is getting less attention now that 'AI' is the 'New Shiny Thing'. Memory and processors are probably more valuable by weight than gold.
Enjoy your travels.
You are probably right about AI. It's funny how fickle people can be. I know gas in Wisconsin was a good thirty cents cheaper than in Michigan which I am guessing was due to the taxes.