Gas Prices in Cincinnati, OH Today

Updated April 5, 2026 — Prices updated regularly from EIA data

$3.14

Average Regular Unleaded — Cincinnati, Ohio

Current Gas Prices in Cincinnati

Motorists in Cincinnati are seeing $$3.14 per gallon at the pump today for regular gas. This is $0.25 above the Ohio average the Ohio state average, driven by local competition and Cincinnati's proximity to supply infrastructure.

Fuel TypePrice / GallonGradeTrend
Regular Unleaded$3.1487 octane▲ Rising
Mid-Grade$3.6389 octane▲ Rising
Premium$3.9291-93 octane▲ Rising
Diesel$4.25N/A▲ Rising

Price Comparison

Cincinnati Average
$3.14
Regular Unleaded
Ohio State Average
$2.89
$0.25 above the Ohio average
National Average
$3.99
$0.85 below the national average

About Gas Prices in Cincinnati

Cincinnati's position in Ohio gives it Midwest supply chain supply chain characteristics. Refinery-direct brands like Valero and wholesale retailers like Costco typically offer the strongest value in the area. Premium brands like Shell and Chevron charge a quality markup that may or may not be worth it depending on your vehicle.

Gas Prices by Brand in This City

Estimated prices based on brand modifiers. Sorted cheapest to most expensive.

CHEAPEST
Costco
$2.99
Speedway
$3.11
Circle K
$3.12
Sunoco
$3.15
Marathon
$3.16
BP
$3.18
Mobil
$3.19
Exxon
$3.20
Shell
$3.22
Chevron
$3.24

Fuel Type Prices in This City

Regular Unleaded
87 octane
Premium Gasoline
91-93 octane
Diesel Fuel
N/A

Gas Prices in Nearby Cities

Covington$2.91Hamilton$3.06Dayton$2.89Springfield$2.85Lexington$2.99Louisville$2.99Indianapolis$3.16Columbus$3.08
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Frequently Asked Questions

Most states have price gouging statutes that activate during declared emergencies. Outside of emergency declarations, gas stations set prices based on market conditions. Normal price variation between stations is competition, not gouging.
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The cheapest gas in Cincinnati is typically found at warehouse clubs (Costco, Sam's Club), high-volume discount chains like Circle K and Speedway, and stations in commercial strips with multiple competitors. Our brand comparison table shows current estimated prices by major brand in Cincinnati.

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