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Ohio Gas Prices Surge to $4.96, Biggest Weekly Jump

5/2/2026

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Ohio Gas Surge

On May 2, Columbus, Ohio’s average gasoline price rose to $4.96 per gallon, the fifth-highest among the nation’s largest cities.
In the week ending April 30, Indiana and Ohio saw gasoline prices rise 84 cents and 60 cents per gallon respectively, the country’s largest weekly gains.
AAA listed Ohio’s statewide average at $4.89 per gallon on May 2, up 6 cents from the day before and 92 cents from a week earlier.

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Illinois Republicans Urge

Illinois Republicans urged Governor J.B. Pritzker to suspend the July tax hike because pump prices rose sharply.
Pritzker said a pause is not a priority, stressing housing affordability.
AAA reported average prices of $4.66 in Illinois and $4.41 in Indiana.
GasBuddy said prices rose 39 cents in Illinois and 84 cents in Indiana, citing the Iran-Hormuz war and a brief BP Whiting refinery outage on April 26, 2026.

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Ohio Gas Surge

On May 2, Columbus, Ohio’s average gasoline price rose to $4.96 per gallon, the fifth-highest among the nation’s largest cities.
In the week ending April 30, Indiana and Ohio saw gasoline prices rise 84 cents and 60 cents per gallon respectively, the country’s largest weekly gains.
AAA listed Ohio’s statewide average at $4.89 per gallon on May 2, up 6 cents from the day before and 92 cents from a week earlier.

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