SkyEye13 captures drivers line up for $1.99 gas promotion at Shell gas station in W. Houston

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Drivers in west Houston had to be patient after a Shell gas station promoted $1.99 gas, causing a significant line through the neighborhood on Tuesday afternoon.

SkyEye13 was over the scene at the Shell gas station near the Katy Freeway and North Kirkwood, where a long line of drivers was seen waiting for a chance at the pump for what is considered a steal.

The promotion began early this morning and ended at 2:30 p.m.

The promotion was in partnership with the phone carrier T-Mobile for its perk app, T-Mobile Tuesdays, although drivers did not have to be a T-Mobile customer to receive the deal.

SEE ALSO: Experts believe we could see record-breaking gas prices this summer

Cities such as Chicago and Los Angeles also participated in the event.

According to Triple A, the average price of gas in the Houston area was at least $3.62 per gallon, and the national average for regular diesel was $4.16 a gallon.