Gas prices have spiked across the county for the Fourth of July weekend, rising as much as 20 cents in some areas.
According to Cincygasprices.com, yesterday, July 1, the average price for a regular gallon of gas in Greater Cincinnati was $2.55, with many stations posting at $2.45. Today, the average is $2.58.
In Butler and Warren counties, most stations are at $2.59 for a regular gallon of gas. The Murphy USA station on 2nd St. in Franklin, the Murphy USA station on Princeton Rd. in Hamilton, and the Mobil station on Princeton Glendale Rd. in West Chester Twp. are all posting the lowest price of $2.43 a gallon.
The highest price is in Mason, with the Swifty station on Reading Rd. at $2.75, according to the Web site.
However, if you are willing to travel, the cheapest price this morning in the Greater Cincinnati area is at the McCauly’s Carryout on Fields Ertel Road in Cincinnati., which is celebrating its grand opening today. The station is priced at $2.29, according to cincygasprices.com.
Contact this reporter at (513) 705-2843 or jheffner@coxohio.com.
