{"id":207692,"date":"2026-07-15T10:03:08","date_gmt":"2026-07-15T10:03:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/iran\/207692\/"},"modified":"2026-07-15T10:03:08","modified_gmt":"2026-07-15T10:03:08","slug":"ohio-gas-prices-expected-to-rise-amid-us-iran-tensions-experts-warn-drivers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/iran\/207692\/","title":{"rendered":"Ohio gas prices expected to rise amid US-Iran tensions, experts warn drivers"},"content":{"rendered":"

CINCINNATI \u2014 Ohio drivers may soon be paying more at the gas pump as rising tensions between the U.S. and Iran push crude oil prices higher.<\/p>\n

The Ohio state average is between $3.70 to $3.75 cents per gallon.<\/p>\n

Steven Peterson said he is already working on a tight budget and thought he caught a break when prices were down last month. Now he is preparing to spend more on gas.<\/p>\n

“It’s frustrating, I’m in the service industry right now and already not the ideal income while I’m between jobs,” Peterson said. “But everybody, the customers, are having the same problem.”<\/p>\n

WATCH: Experts say rising tensions between the U.S. and Iran are driving up oil prices<\/p>\n

Ohio gas prices expected to rise amid US-Iran tensions, experts warn drivers<\/p>\n

Experts with GasBuddy and AAA warn of gasoline price increases<\/a> that could rise to more than $4 a gallon, with diesel rising to over $5 per gallon. <\/p>\n

“Crude oil prices have started to climb back up again with a lot of this uncertainty with the Middle East, back around $60-$68 per barrel last week, but now trading around $70-$78 per barrel this week,” said Dean Morgan, spokesperson for AAA Club Alliance.<\/p>\n

Exactly how much more drivers can expect to pay remains uncertain.<\/p>\n

“It’s really hard to know because, unfortunately, we don’t know where this conflict is going to go and how much longer it’s going to continue to be an issue,” Morgan said. ” Impacts on the Straight of Hormuz, depending on how long that goes, we could see longer issues and higher prices.”<\/p>\n

Experts offer the following tips to help drivers save on gas:<\/p>\n

Track gas prices before you go and plan gas stops.Take advantage of discounts at stores like Kroger, Costco and Sam’s Club.<\/p>\n

Peterson said he is doing his best to save wherever he can.<\/p>\n

“A visit to the doctor or some medicine for the dog or anything like that. It just has to wait a little longer,” Peterson said. <\/p>\n

We will continue to monitor gas prices around the region and help bring you the cheapest gas near you. You can find a map of the station prices by clicking here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

This story was reported on-air by a journalist and has been converted to this platform with the assistance of AI. Our editorial team verifies all reporting on all platforms for fairness and accuracy.<\/p>\n

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