OH Gas Prices: Which Cities Have Cheapest, Most Expensive Fuel?

OHIO — As fears of global conflict mount, and oil prices climb higher, gas is getting more expensive around the Buckeye State. And there's no relief in sight.

The average gallon of gas is now $3.33 in Ohio, according to travel organization AAA. The Mansfield area currently has the cheapest gas prices in Ohio, based on AAA estimates, at $3.29 per gallon. The Canton-Massillon region has the most expensive gas prices at $3.357 per gallon.

While gas seems expensive now, prices are likely to climb even more swiftly at the pumps.

Russia's invasion of Ukraine — and the U.S.'s response to that aggression — will likely lead to further inflation and more expensive gas domestically. With gas prices expected to continue their swift ascent, President Joe Biden said Thursday he would do "everything" in his power to limit "pain at the pump."

Gas prices jumped 10 cents in Ohio over the course of one week, AAA said. That's the largest week-to-week increase in gas costs in the nation, but Ohio remains well-below the national average for fuel costs. But prices continue to rise locally.

Oil and natural prices have already surged over concerns that Russia — an energy production behemoth — will slow the flow of oil and natural gas to Europe.

“Russia is one of the leading oil producers globally, behind only the United States and Saudi Arabia,” said Andrew Gross, AAA spokesperson. “And if they choose to withhold their oil from the global market, such a move would eventually be reflected in higher gas prices for American drivers.”

Here's a look at gas prices, according to AAA, across Ohio:

Akron

• Average gallon of gas: $3.34

Belmont County

• Average gallon of gas: $3.31

Canton-Massillon

• Average gallon of gas: $3.36

Cincinnati

• Average gallon of gas: $3.34

Cleveland-Lorain-Elyria

• $3.34

Columbus

• $3.30

Dayton

• $3.32

Lawrence County

• $3.35

Lima

• $3.30

Mansfield

• $3.29

Springfield

• $3.31

Steubenville-Weirton

• $3.34

Toledo

• $3.35

Youngstown-Warren

• $3.31