Gas prices headed down in Ohio; Youngstown area to catch up soon

YOUNGSTOWN — Lower gas prices have invaded the Buckeye State, but it may take a few extra days before the Youngstown area sees the full effect of the invasion.

The fuel-watching Web site Fuelgaugereport.com lists current fuel prices in the Youngstown-Warren regional area at an average of $3.33 a gallon for regular gasoline. The area listed an average price of about $3.55 a month ago.

Other areas in the state have seen a more rapid decline in gas prices. Many stations in the Columbus and Cleveland areas have recently listed prices below the $3 mark.

Pat LaVecchia, government affairs director for the Associated Food and Petroleum Dealers in Ohio and Michigan, said today the downward spiral in prices is being fueled by speculation that the global economy is in poor shape.

LaVecchia said the Youngstown area will see prices dip below $3 a gallon for gas, but that may take to the end of the week.

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