Oklahoma’s average gasoline prices rose 4.5 cents a gallon in the past week, reaching a new statewide average of $2.01 a gallon, according to AAA Oklahoma.
At the same time, the national average gas price rose 3 cents to reach $2.26 a gallon, an increase for the first time in five weeks. It means drivers in 31 states are paying more than they were one week ago. And it could mean increased summer travel will result in moderate price increases for gasoline throughout July.
“Despite high refinery output and increased gasoline inventories across the region, last week’s record-setting travel has gas prices trending upward in Oklahoma” said Mark Madeja, spokesman for AAA Oklahoma. “Even though Oklahoma did experience the eighth largest price increase week over week, consumers are still enjoying relatively low prices.
The lowest average in the state is in Wagoner where motorists are paying $1.87 a gallon. The average in Checotah is $1.90 while Sapulpa’s average is $1.92.
The highest prices are in Guthrie where the average is $2.14. Woodward’s average is $2.13, the same as in Ada. The average in Tulsa is $1.94, up 9 cents from a week ago. Oklahoma City’s average is $1.99, an increase of two cents a gallon over the past week.
Oklahoma is now tied with Tennessee for the lowest prices in the country. South Carolina has the lowest average at $1.94 followed by Alabama at $1.96, Mississippi at $1.98 and Arkansas at $2 a gallon. The average in Missouri is $2.02 while the average in Texas is $2.05.