Buckeye drivers saw the first drop in gas prices in weeks, with the average price at local stations at $4.71 on Friday.
The slight drop follows a national trend of falling prices.
The national average for a gallon of regular gasoline decreased 7 cents over the past week to $4.03, according to AAA price watchers.
“After last week’s announcement of a two-week ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran, the price for a barrel of crude oil has continued to trade below $100,” states a press release issued Thursday by AAA. “However, maritime traffic transiting the Strait of Hormuz remains subdued as regional tensions persist and negotiations continue.”
“Average gasoline prices surged for many Americans through the first half of last week before easing in some areas after oil prices slipped following President Trump’s announcement of a ceasefire,” said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy.
Prices in Buckeye remain among the highest in the country, with only the West Coast selling gas at higher prices. Average prices in Southern California are selling for close to $6 per gallon, while in the Midwest and Gulf states gas can be found for a little more than $3.50.
