Gas prices in South Central Ohio dropped by ten cents this week to $2.171 per gallon, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report. As gasoline inventory rises for a second straight week, the Great Lakes and Central States region is seeing gas prices continue to drop compared to one month and one year ago. According to the EIA, inventory in the region is 4 million barrels more than this time last year.
The region continues to reap the benefit of seeing significantly cheaper gas in most states from one year ago, including Ohio (-38 cents). Other remaining states in the region are seeing a moderate drop in gas prices compared to last year. Growing inventory and mediocre demand will allow consumers to continue to reap the benefit of cheap gas prices.
This week’s average prices:
- South Central Ohio Average $2.171
- Average price during the week of June 12, 2017 $2.274
- Average price during the week of June 20, 2016 $2.532
Here is the price per gallon of unleaded self-serve gasoline in various areas:
- $2.104 Chillicothe
- $2.141 Hillsboro
- $2.207 Jackson
- $2.286 Portsmouth
- $2.074 Washington Court House
- $2.249 Waverly
AAA officials say drivers can find current gas prices along their route with the free AAA Mobile app for iPhone, iPad, and Android. The app can also be used to map a route, find discounts, book a hotel and access AAA roadside assistance. Learn more at AAA.com/mobile.