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Average Gas Prices Spike Again

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Another week, another sharp increase of average prices for a gallon of gasoline.

According to AAA, https://gasprices.aaa.com/?state=OH, the average U.S. price is $4.54 a gallon today, which is an increase of 32 cents since last Wednesday.

The Ohio average is $4.81 a gallon, an increase of 59 cents in one week.

Hardin County’s average price per gallon is at $4.55 a gallon, a big increase from last week’s $4.07 a gallon.

That is the cheapest average in our region.

The most expensive is in Marion County at $4.89 a gallon.

Written by: dbeverly

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