Related: Gasoline Slides to $1.81
Gas Still Cheap, But Rising
As the country gradually reopens, certain states are seeing weekly pump price increases of 27 cents (Wisconsin), 19 cents (Ohio) and 16 cents (Indiana).

At $1.78, today’s average is a penny more expensive than last week, 16 cents less than a month ago and $1.11 cheaper than last year at this time.
Graphic by AAA.
Gas price averages increased for less than a dozen states in the last week. However, they were large enough jumps to increase to the national average. At $1.78, today’s average is a penny more expensive than last week, 16 cents less than a month ago and $1.11 cheaper than last year at this time.
The Great Lakes and central region saw double-digit increases in a few states, but the bulk of the country saw decreases of a nickel or less. Price fluctuation will continue across the country in coming weeks, especially as more states re-open and motorists begin driving more.
“As some states begin to re-open businesses, those states will likely see demand increase and pump prices will likely follow suit,” Jeanette Casselano, AAA spokesperson, said in a statement. “Although U.S. gasoline demand has incrementally increased, it remains below 6 million b/d.”
The nation’s top 10 largest weekly changes:
Wisconsin (+27 cents)
Ohio (+19 cents)
Indiana (+16 cents)
Michigan (+13 cents)
Iowa (+7 cents)
Illinois (+6 cents)
Kentucky (+6 cents)
Utah (-6 cents)
Montana (-6 cents)
Wyoming (-5 cents)
The nation’s top 10 least expensive markets:
Oklahoma ($1.37)
Arkansas ($1.39)
Missouri ($1.44)
Kansas ($1.46)
Wisconsin ($1.46)
Mississippi ($1.48)
Kentucky ($1.49)
Texas ($1.49)
Michigan ($1.53)
Tennessee ($1.54)
Originally posted on Work Truck Online
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