Ohio gasoline prices increase slightly

Gasoline price information

Average retail gasoline prices in Ohio have risen 3.6 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.21 per gallon on Sunday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 5,345 gas outlets in Ohio. This compares with the national average, which has fallen 6.7 cents per gallon in the last week to $2.33 a gallon, according to gasoline price website GasBuddy.com.

Including the change in gas prices in Ohio during the past week, prices yesterday were 109.5 cents per gallon lower than the same day one year ago and are 64.7 cents per gallon lower than a month ago. The national average has decreased 32.9 cents per gallon during the last month and stands 106.2 cents per gallon lower than this day one year ago.

“With the start of fall, gasoline prices have continued a fall of their own,” said Patrick DeHaan, GasBuddy senior petroleum analyst. “Crude oil prices fell some $2 per barrel last week, and there continues to be downward pressure on oil prices, which in turn will continue to weigh on the nation’s average gasoline price.

“The long mentioned switch back to simpler-to-produce winter gasoline will take effect Thursday, as EPA discontinues seasonal requirements across areas of the U.S., effective September 16,” DeHaan added. “Countrywide, 49 of 50 states saw gas prices decline last week, with Ohio the only state to see a slight rise. The Great Lakes led decliners, while every state saw at least a change of 2.5 cents a gallon.

In the week ahead, widespread gasoline price declines will continue, especially in light of the switch over to cheaper winter fuel in many areas, DeHaan said.

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