Gasoline Prices Slip in Oklahoma—Hold Steady Nationally

Gasoline prices slipped a penny in Oklahoma, reaching a new average this week of $2.12 a gallon according to a weekly release by AAA Oklahoma.

Nationally, the average of $2.35 a gallon remained flat for the week but still nine cents higher than one month ago and 22 cents cheaper than a year ago.

“Prices at the pump continue a slow, upward climb as the summer season draws to a close,” said Mark Madeja, spokesman for AAA Oklahoma. “As we get closer to Labor Day and demand and production rates grow, drivers will likely see some of the highest prices at the pump this year. Oklahomans, however are enjoying the insulation of being consistently among the least expensive states in America.”

Oklahoma’s average of $2.12 is up 9 cents from a month ago and 12 cents higher than a year ago. The highest average is in Guthrie where motorists pulling off Interstate 35 pay $2.22 a gallon. Three cities are tied for an average of $2.21 a gallon—Ada, Clinton and Eufaula.

The cheapest gasoline is still in Yukon where the average is a straight $2 a gallon. Wagoner has an average of $2.01 while the average in Muskogee is $2.03.

Tulsa’s average is $2.09, up eleven cents from a month ago. Oklahoma City has an average of $2.07, an increase of 6 cents a gallon in the past month.

Oklahoma still has some of the cheapest gasoline in the country. Its average is 5th lowest nationally behind South Carolina with an average of $2.08, Alabama and Mississippi at $2.10 and Arkansas where the average is $2.11 a gallon.