Lima Refining Company is responding to a release of gasoline vapors from a tank vent, which contributed to benzene readings in an isolated area for a short time. Shawnee Township Fire Department and EMA are on the scene. As a precautionary measure, community members were asked to avoid Buckeye Road. That road has since been opened. There may be an odor; local air quality is being monitored. There are no detectable readings at this time. There has been no directive from local authorities or Lima Refinery to alter daily activities. Activities can continue as normal. “There is no shelter-in-place order, no danger to the public,” stated Shawnee Township Fire Chief Austin Miller.

April 8, 2024 Press Release from GasBuddy: Average gasoline prices in Ohio have risen 20.5 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.51/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 5,345 stations in Ohio. Prices in Ohio are 15.8 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 14.9 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has increased 3.1 cents in the last week and stands at $4.02 per gallon.

We would all like to save a little money when it comes to filling up that vehicle, and you may have noticed that some options at the gas pump are cheaper than others. The price difference boils down to the concentration of ethanol. Ethanol is cheaper than gasoline, so blending more of it into the gas will lower the cost. Ethanol is a renewable fuel, and roughly 40% of U.S. corn grown is used to make it.

Did you know Ohio is the second best state for drivers? The next time you are stuck in rush hour traffic or receive a higher insurance bill, other states have it a lot worse.