Record gas prices affecting everything from vacations to dinner costs
, 2022-05-22 03:23:53,
Record high prices at the pumps are giving residents of North Central Ohio a new opportunity to explore nearby attractions this summer rather than drive to a faraway vacation.
The cost of fuel has more than doubled in the past two years, according to data provided by AAA.
As of Friday afternoon, the national average price for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline was $4.593, which set a new record.
The record national average price for a gallon of diesel was set Wednesday at at $5.577.
Ohio drivers Friday were paying an average of $4.469 for regular unleaded gas and $5.248 for diesel.
Gasoline price averages Friday were $4.472 in Crawford County, $4.474 in Richland County and $4.479 in Ashland County.
The price on Memorial Day of 2020 for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline averaged $1.989 in Ohio, according to AAA, and the national average then was $1.959.
Local attractions all summer
Residents became accustomed to keeping their vacations short and local during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, according to Miranda Jones, executive director of the Galion-Crestline Area Chamber of Commerce.
Fortunately for residents of North Central Ohio, the region has a lot of attractions to offer.
Every month she looks forward to the first Friday event in Bucyrus and the third Friday event in Galion.
“And then fireworks across multiple municipalities,” Jones said.
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She’s also a fan of the Crawford Park District as well as the region’s various golf courses and Frisbee-disc courses.
“There’s some hidden gems,” Jones said. “There’s always outdoor activities.”
Those who want to find attractions closer to the interchange of U.S. 30 and I-71 can visit exploreashlandohio.com and destinationmansfield.com to find a…
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