AAA: Gas prices tumble in Ohio

The average price of gasoline across South Central Ohio is 10 cents lower this week at $3.448 per gallon, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report.

This week’s average prices: South Central Ohio Average: $3.448. Pike County’s average price as of Tuesday was $3.553 per gallon.

Average price during the week of July 1, 2024 $3.549. The state average price for a gallon of gasoline sits at $3.392.

Average price during the week of July 10, 2023 $3.256, almost 19 cents lower than this year.

The average price of unleaded self-serve gasoline in various areas:

$3.598 Athens$3.466 Chillicothe$3.317 Columbiana$3.381 East Liverpool$3.468 Gallipolis$3.386 Hillsboro$3.499 Ironton$3.479 Jackson$3.261 Logan$3.609 Marietta$3.240 Portsmouth$3.585 Steubenville$3.391 Washington Court House$3.597 Waverly

Trend Analysis:

In the wake of the Independence Day holiday, gas prices are up a penny since last week to $3.50. Even though pump prices increased slightly, Americans still saw the lowest gasoline prices in three years over the July Fourth weekend. Today’s national average is five cents more than a month ago but three cents less than a year ago.

Oil prices are edging lower so far this week even as traders monitor the potential effect of Tropical Storm Beryl on U.S. production and operations. Major ports in Texas closed operations and vessel traffic as Beryl strengthened after making landfall along the Gulf Coast near Houston.

Motorists can find current gas prices nationwide, statewide, and countywide at gasprices.aaa.com.

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