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Gas Prices in Northeast Ohio Have Drivers Wishing to Turn Back Time

Ohio, Gas Prices
Picturesque gas station by Wonderlane
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Northeast Ohio gas prices jumped by a 24 cents this week to an average of $2.651 per gallon, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report. 

Compared to a year ago, more than a dozen Great Lakes and Central states are paying at least 25 cents more a gallon to fill up their tanks.  Ohio is one of the states topping the year-over-year increase list (+52 cents).  The region is also again seeing gas prices increase more than any other region in the country.  The price volatility is attributed to the continued regional trend of gasoline inventory declines; with 45.5 million barrels, the region has seen levels drop for six straight weeks.

This week’s average prices: Northeast Ohio Average: $2.651
Average price during the week of October 30, 2017: $2.408
Average price during the week of November 7, 2016:  $2.082

Average prices of the unleaded self-service gasoline in various areas:

$2.696        Alliance
$2.618        Ashland
$2.605        Ashtabula
$2.699        Aurora
$2.691        Chesterland
$2.665        Cleveland
$2.639        Elyria
$2.650        Independence
$2.623        Lorain
$2.678        Lyndhurst
$2.673        Massillon
$2.666        Mentor
$2.680        New Philadelphia
$2.543        Niles
$2.679        Norwalk
$2.693        Oberlin
$2.662        Parma
$2.582        Ravenna
$2.699        Solon
$2.673        Willard
$2.550        Youngstown

On the National Front
According to the Energy Information Administration (EIA), the latest gasoline demand measurement is the highest for the end of October since 2006.  At $2.53, today’s gas price is six cents more than a week ago, two cents more than a month ago and 31 cents more than a year ago.  The national gas price average during the second half of October was relatively stable, fluctuating a penny or two until October 31.  Since then, the national price has seen upward movement, primarily resulting from increased demand and tightening supply.

Last week, West Texas Intermediate hit a new 2017 high at $54.54 and the market will likely build on those gains this week.  At the close of Friday’s formal trading session on the NYMEX, WTI settled up $1.10/bbl at $55.64/bbl. The latest EIA report showed major inventory draws and increased exports, both of which have helped push oil prices higher.  All of this news has given market observers renewed confidence in seeing oil prices pushing higher as supplies appear to grow tighter and demand remains strong.

Motorists 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.

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For More Information, Contact:
Jim Garrity, Public & Community Relations Manager
Desk: 412-365-7274 / Cell: 412-905-9021 / Email: Garrity.James@aaaec.com

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