WT: AAA: Ohio gas prices drop after 4 weeks of jumps
By The Associated Press
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Gasoline prices in Ohio have fallen 6 cents since last week, the first drop in five weeks.
The average price for regular gas is $3.79 a gallon in Monday's survey from auto club AAA, the Oil Price Information Service and Wright Express. Last Monday's average was $3.85.
Ohio drivers were paying about $3.53 this time last year, 26 cents less than the current average.
Nationwide gasoline prices have jumped to an average of $3.83 per gallon, 31cents more than a month ago.
The Associated Press reported Monday that signs of an improving U.S. economy has bolstered investor confidence and contributed to a rise in crude oil prices. Higher gasoline prices could crimp the economy by shrinking the amount of money people have to spend.
