Cincinnati gas prices jump 96 cents in a week, more expensive than national average

CINCINNATI (WKRC) – Gasoline prices in Cincinnati surged nearly $1 per gallon over the past week, according to GasBuddy.

The average price rose 96.3 cents to $4.79 per gallon, up 99.5 cents from a month ago and $1.69 higher than a year ago, based on a survey of 637 stations.

Historical gasoline prices in Cincinnati and the national average going back five years:

  • May 4, 2025: $3.10/g (U.S. Average: $3.12/g)
  • May 4, 2024: $3.36/g (U.S. Average: $3.64/g)
  • May 4, 2023: $3.32/g (U.S. Average: $3.55/g)
  • May 4, 2022: $4.13/g (U.S. Average: $4.24/g)
  • May 4, 2021: $2.75/g (U.S. Average: $2.92/g)

In Northern Kentucky the average price shot up $1.06 to $5.00 per gallon, up $1.23 from a month ago and $1.96 higher than a year ago…

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