Local gas prices fall as OPEC considers raising crude production

A drop in gas prices amid speculation that the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries may raise crude production is being scene at local fueling stations.

In Wednesday trading, oil prices fell near $98 per barrel and that drop is reflected in local prices as low as $3.61 per gallon at the Mobil on 5237 Pleasant Ave. in Fairfield. The Five Points Market at 2511 Grand Blvd. is also selling gas at the same price, according to CincyGasPrices.com.

Prices in Middletown aren’t as low, however, with lowest reported gas price at $3.75 at the Speedway near the intersection of Oxford State Road and S. Main Street, according to CincyGasPrices.com.

In West Chester Twp., the Thorton’s at 10134 Princeton-Glendale Road is selling gas for $3.64 per gallon.