AAA Says Gas Price Spike Due to Tight Supplies

Ohio’s average gas price soared to an average of $3.93 a gallon Thursday, June 6, 2013, mainly thanks to tight supplies amid planned and unplanned upsets at regional refineries, according to AAA. Historically speaking, gas prices tend to reach their highest point of the year during the spring due to several factors: The seasonal switch […]

Survey Finds, Unsurprisingly, Most Motorists Feel Gas Prices “Too High”

Half of U.S. adults consider gas prices to be “too high” at $3.44 per gallon, according to a new consumer price index developed by AAA. During the first three months of 2013, Ohio’s gas prices averaged $3.59 per gallon. Roughly two-thirds (62 percent) of drivers have offset these high fuel costs by changing their driving […]

AAA Predicts Lower Gas Prices in 2013

AAA expects increased domestic oil production and lower demand will lead to less expensive gasoline in 2013, compared to 2012. The national average price of gasoline should peak at $3.60-$3.80 per gallon barring any significant unanticipated events. Gasoline Fast Facts: Regular unleaded gasoline averaged $3.60 a gallon nationwide ($3.59 in Ohio) during 2012. This was […]

AAA – Gas Prices Not Likely to Fall Anytime Soon

Gas prices spiked once again Monday afternoon at many Ohio gas stations. Around Marion, prices Wednesday morning were averaging about $3.85 per gallon. This is the latest in a series of price spikes that have taken place across the state since early July. AAA reports that the higher gas price trend is not likely to end in the near future.

Gas Price Spike Blamed on Refinery Issues

Ohio gas prices started off Monday, July 30 at an average of $3.46 a gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. By the end of the day on Monday, gas prices at many Ohio gas stations had jumped to $3.69 a gallon. In Marion, some stations saw price increases of over 40 cents. AAA says this price spike was the result of regional supply concerns in the wake of a series of refinery issues.

AAA – Gas Price Rise Due to Several Factors

Gas prices at many central Ohio gas stations jumped Tuesday to $3.59 a gallon. AAA says the primary reason for the recent increase in retail gasoline prices is increasing crude oil prices.

State Average for Gas Prices Drops 8 Cents

Ohio gas prices are down 8 cents from last week and are a nickel cheaper than the national average.

The latest survey from auto club AAA, the Oil Price Information Service and Wright Express shows the state's average price for regular-grade gasoline has fallen from $2.76 per gallon last Monday to the current $2.68. The national average for regular is now $2.73.