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SALT LAKE CITY — Utah drivers saw gasoline price rise in April and May, before leveling out in June. This month, the average fuel price in Utah — $2.33 a gallon — is the 12th highest in the nation, but it is 64 cents lower than a year ago.
The AAA gas price survey of Utah cities reported lower prices for retail gasoline from last month, with the largest decrease — 15 cents — occurring in Logan. St. George reported the highest price at $2.43 per gallon, while Salt Lake City was the lowest at $2.27.
Across the country, the average price has fallen for 31 days, said AAA Utah spokeswoman Rolayne Fairclough. The states with the highest prices are on the West Coast with California registering the highest mark at $2.88 per gallon, while the lowest price was found in South Carolina at $1.92, she said.
Prices at 25,000 stations — approximately a quarter of stations nationwide — are now selling gasoline for less than $2 a gallon, she added.
“Nationally, gas prices are expected to continue their slide this week as both crude and wholesale prices were lower last week," Fairclough said. “But summer is unpredictable when it comes to gas prices and disruptions can occur in supply because of refinery issues, hurricanes, geopolitical tensions or production cuts that can impact prices in this high demand season.”
Global oil prices have continued to drop largely because of indications of increased supply, she said.
"This includes reports that June production by the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries rose to more than 32.5 million barrels per day as Nigeria production ramped up following disruptions," Fairclough said. "While these reports have pressured global prices lower, the region remains volatile and an incident that impacts production or heightens geopolitical concerns could send prices higher again."
