Gasoline prices are up to their highest average in nine months as Oklahoma prices are at $1.95 while nationally, the average is at $2.25.
Oklahoma’s average remained constant in the past week but rose 3 cents a gallon nationally. Compared to a month ago, Oklahoma prices on average are up 13 cents a gallon but still cheaper than the $2.26 average one year earlier.
“December has seen the biggest pump price jump of any month this year, ending with a national average 11 cents higher than it began,” said Jeanette Casselano McGee, AAA spokesperson. “Despite low demand, pump prices are more expensive because crude oil has seen steady gains.”
Motorists can expect gas prices to rise in the coming week, but still be cheaper than the end of 2019.
Nationally, the average is 13 cents higher than one month ago and 32 cents cheaper than a year ago. At least 20 states saw averages increase in the past week and prices are at their highest since COVID-19 stay-at-home guidance was issued in mid-March reported AAA.
Prices average $1.95 in Oklahoma City, down a penny in the past week but still 12 cents more than a month ago. Tulsa motorists pay an average of $1.89, down six cents in a week but 13 cents higher than a month earlier.
Lawton has the lowest average in the state at $1.85, just two cents higher in the past week and 18 cents higher than one month ago.
Lawton and drivers in Vinita have the lowest average, each at $1.85. The highest averages in the state are in the southwest and northwest. Harmon County, home to the county seat of Hollis has the highest average at $2.40 per gallon. Others in the west have averages ranging from $2.10 to $2.17 including Greer, Ellis, Beaver, Harper and Woods counties.
Surrounding state averages include $1.93 in Texas, $1.95 in Missouri, $1.97 in Arkansas, $2.09 in New Mexico, $2.25 in Colorado and $2.01 in Kansas.
Source: AAA
