Gasoline prices dipped to $2.66 a gallon in Oklahoma as of St. Paddy’s day, falling 7 cents from the previous week reported AAA.
The nationwide average was down a penny to $3.07 per gallon and 9 cents lower from a month earlier.
The price in Oklahoma was $2.58 or 13 cents lower than last week and 7 cents below the average of one month ago. Tulsa’s average dropped 11 cents in the past week to an average $2.66 while Lawton’s average fell 12 cents to $2.57 per gallon, reported AAA.
Coal County in southeast Oklahoma remained the highest average at $3.39 per gallon. Ellis County in the northwest was second highest at $3.07.
The lowest County average belonged to Harmon in southwest Oklahoma at $2.51 followed by $2.53 in Okmulgee county in the east. Oklahoma and Canadian Counties in the central part of the state each had averages of $2.54 per gallon.
AAA reported the dip in gas prices across the nation despite increased demand. This drop at the pump comes as many travelers gear up to hit the road for spring break and drivers may be surprised to find gas under $3 in 31 states.
According to new data from the Energy Information Administration (EIA), gasoline demand increased from 8.87 million b/d last week to 9.18. Total domestic gasoline supply decreased from 246.8 million barrels to 241.1, leaving them slightly below seasonal averages. Gasoline production also decreased last week, averaging 9.6 million barrels per day.