AAA forecasts the national average will remain above $3 per gallon for at least another thousand days, barring a major economic recession.
“Paying less than $3 per gallon for gasoline may be automotive history for most Americans,” said Bob Darbelnet, president and chief executive officer of AAA. “The reality is that expensive gas is here to stay, which is tough on millions of people who need a car to live their lives.”
During the streak Ohio consumers have paid an average of:
• $3.25 per gallon or higher 869 days;
• $3.50 per gallon or higher 568 days;
• $3.75 per gallon or higher 201 days; and
• $4 per gallon or higher 15 days.
Previously in Ohio, the longest streak above $3 per gallon was 236 days, from Feb. 19 to Oct. 12, 2008, according to AAA’s records.
AAA tracks fuel price averages daily at www.FuelGaugeReport.AAA.com. Every day up to 120,000 stations are surveyed, based on credit card swipes and direct feeds, in cooperation with Oil Price Information Service and Wright Express.