National Gas Prices Hit Years Low, Ohio Prices Even Lower

Americans are enjoying the cheapest December gas prices in years and Ohioans are paying nearly 20 cents less than the national average for a gallon of gas.

The cost for a gallon of regular gas is $2.11 in the Buckeye State, versus $2.36 nationally. With the holidays rapidly approaching, many Americans are expected to take advantage of cheap gas prices and hit the road.

“AAA expects 102 million Americans to drive to their holiday destination this year, which is a four percent increase year-over-year,” said Jeanette Casselano, AAA spokesperson. “No doubt cheaper gas prices are fueling their decision to hit the road.”

Gas prices have been dropping for months now. Last month, the average cost of a gallon of gas in Ohio was $2.42. Even last week gas prices were $2.17, on average, in the state.

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Northeast Ohioans in the Cleveland-Akron-Lorain region are paying state average prices for gasoline ($2.11 per gallon). Last year, at the same time, Greater Clevelanders were shelling out $2.27 per gallon.

With fuel prices not serving as an obstacle to travel, will you be hitting the road for the holidays? Let us know in the comments and on social media!

Photo from Ashley Ludwig, Patch