The latest AAA map of Oklahoma reflecting gasoline prices shows the state is bleeding red—from one end to the other. Sixteen counties with average prices of more than $3 a gallon are highlighted in red.
Coal County in the southeast with $3.50 a gallon is highest followed by Greer County in the southwest with an average of $3.41 per gallon.
The others include Hughes at $3.28; Jefferson $3.29; Pushmataha $3.18; Cherokee $3.17; McClain $3.14; Dewey $3.18; Logan $3.18; Lincoln $3.19; Blaine $3.12; Woodward $3.13; Ellis $3.37; Harper $3.17; Beaver $3.16; and Cimarron $3.20 per gallon.
The statewide average as of Wednesday, according to AAA, is $2.99 per gallon, up two cents in one day but still below the $3.02 average reported a week ago.
Oklahoma City prices average $2.97 and rose 5 cents in one day but are less than last week’s average of $3.02.
Tulsa drivers pay an average of $2.97, a penny more in one day and three cents higher than last week.
The average in Lawton rose two cents to $2.99, still less than $3.02 reported last week.