Oklahoma’s gasoline prices aren’t the lowest in the U.S. but according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, they’re in the top three states for lowest in the U.S. The average price of $2.76 per gallon is also more than $2 less a gallon compared to drivers in California where the average is $4.85 per …
Category: Gasoline Prices in Oklahoma
Scott Mitchell talks energy with Jerry Bohnen—falling oil prices and why the state sided with a wind farm operator
Scott Mitchell talks energy with Jerry Bohnen about falling crude oil prices, rising gasoline prices and much more. Plus, Oklahoma’s reason to side with a wind farm.
Fuel shortage reported in Kansas—Governor declares emergency
Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly, claiming there is a fuel shortage in her state and neighboring ones as well, has declared an emergency, a move that waived trucking hours all in the name of fuel. Her office on Friday said the shortage is causing long lines at fuel terminals and also disrupting supply delivery. The …
Gasoline prices creeping back up with increased driving demand
Gasoline prices across Oklahoma joined other states in recent days in going up for motorists at the pump, reaching a statewide average of $2.74 per gallon. The new average, according to AAA, is three cents higher than a week ago and two cents more than a month earlier. Nationally, the average price for …
Gasoline prices on the increase—it’s that time of year
Yes, gasoline prices have taken an upswing in recent days hitting an Oklahoma statewide average of $2.76 per gallon, four cents more than a week ago and five cents higher than a month ago. Nationwide, triple A reports the national average of $3.20 is 7 cents higher than a week earlier. What’s causing the …
Walmart challenges Costco with more gas stations
Walmart has decided to go toe-to-toe with Costco and is doing it by opening and remodeling more than 450 fuel and convenience stations by the end of the year. It intends to carry out the expanded operations at stores in 34 states as it tries to blunt the competition of Costco with its more …
Gasoline prices slipped in Oklahoma and the nation
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 …
Sen. Mullin tries again to stop EPA from limiting sales of gas powered vehicles
Oklahoma U.S. Sen. Markwayne Mullin isn’t giving up on his fight against California and the EPA from telling vehicle buyers they can’t buy gas-powered vehicles. “I will not sit back and allow the federal government to make purchasing choices for consumers in Oklahoma.” He’s reintroduced the Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchases Act to limit the …
Gasoline prices aren’t falling much but Oklahoma still has some of the cheapest gas in the nation
Oklahoma gasoline prices took a dip in the past week settling to a new statewide average of $2.69 a gallon, based on reports from AAA. The state average fell 7 cents in the past week but is still a penny higher than one month earlier. Central Oklahoma appears to have the lowest averages including …
EPA won’t reverse Biden approval of E15 year-round sale
One project of the Biden administration that won’t be reversed by the Trump administration is allowing year-round sale of higher-ethanol E15 fuel in the midwest. Lee Zeldin, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency said the agreed-upon date of April 28 to make the fuel available in eight states will go ahead as planned. Governors …