Kent, OH
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Kent, OH · OH average $4.55/gal
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Kent, OH · 44240
- Cheapest
- $3.45/gal
- Area avg
- $4.55/gal
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Finding cheap gas in Kent (44240)
Kent State University anchors this town of roughly 28,000 on the Cuyahoga River, and the student calendar quietly drives the fuel demand. When the semester is in session the stations near campus and downtown stay busy, and the rhythm of the school year shows up in how hard those locations compete.
The campus sits only a few miles off Interstate 76 in Portage County, with State Routes 43 and 59 carrying most of the cross-town traffic. Stations along those state routes tend to be your everyday options, while the ones positioned closest to the I-76 access can lean a touch higher on the strength of pass-through drivers.
Neighboring Akron and the larger Summit County market are close enough that prices in Kent generally stay in line with the broader region. A quick comparison between the downtown-adjacent stations and those out toward the highway usually surfaces the better number.
Today’s lowest gas prices in 44240
- 1. Marathon at 4397 SR-43 offers regular at $3.45/gal (3.6 mi away).
- 2. Murphy USA at 262 Tallmadge Rd offers regular at $3.45/gal (5.1 mi away).
- 3. BP at 4415 OH-43 offers regular at $3.45/gal (3.6 mi away).
- 4. Speedway at 4261 OH-43 offers regular at $3.46/gal (3.9 mi away).
- 5. Meijer at 255 Tallmadge Rd offers regular at $3.46/gal (5.0 mi away).
Prices are aggregated from station-level data and refreshed daily.
Nearby ZIP codes in Kent, OH
How to save more on gas in Kent
1. Use warehouse clubs
Costco and Sam’s Club typically price 15-25 cents per gallon below nearby stations. Membership pays for itself within a few fill-ups.
2. Fill up early in the week
Stations often raise prices Thursday for weekend demand. Fill up Monday through Wednesday to avoid the lift.
3. Keep tires properly inflated
Properly inflated tires improve fuel economy by up to 3 percent at current prices. Check pressure once a month.
4. Check back tomorrow
Prices can shift 10-20 cents overnight during volatile markets. A quick check before you leave home avoids paying yesterday’s spike.
5. Pay cash at split-pricing stations
Stations with cash and credit split pricing typically save an average of 10 cents per gallon when you pay cash.
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About gas prices in Ohio
Ohio sits squarely inside the Midwest refining region (PADD 2), drawing fuel from refineries in Toledo, Cleveland, Lima, and across the Indiana and Michigan border. The state gas tax is 38.5 cents per gallon for regular and slightly higher for diesel. Speedway (now part of 7-Eleven) is the dominant chain in most metros, with Sheetz prevalent in the Pittsburgh-adjacent eastern counties, GetGo (Giant Eagle) in Cleveland and Akron, and Murphy USA, Sam's Club, and Costco offering the cheapest warehouse-style pricing across Columbus, Cincinnati, Toledo, and Dayton.