Delphos area pump watch: regular gas easing, diesel edging up (Lima metro) — July 13

As of July 13, AAA’s Lima, Ohio metro averages (used here as a Delphos-area proxy for the Allen County market) show regular gas at $3.687/gal and diesel at $4.551/gal. Regular gas is a little lower than yesterday but still above last week; diesel is higher than yesterday, also higher than last week, and remains below last month.

Regular gas (Lima metro): down today, still above last week

For regular gasoline, AAA lists $3.687/gal as of July 13. That’s lower than yesterday ($3.698/gal) and higher than last week ($3.428/gal). The month-ago comparison puts regular gas at $3.759/gal, meaning today’s average is also below where it was a month ago.

Diesel (Lima metro): up today and still up vs last week

On diesel, AAA shows $4.551/gal for July 13. That’s higher than yesterday ($4.524/gal) and higher than last week ($4.372/gal). Even with today’s increase, diesel is still below last month’s $5.089/gal average.

Bigger-picture context: U.S. prices softened vs the prior week

Nationwide, the U.S. Energy Information Administration’s latest weekly fuel report shows U.S. regular gasoline at $3.777/gal for the week of 07/06/26, down versus the prior week. EIA also reports on-highway diesel at $4.578/gal for that same week, also lower than the prior week. That’s useful context for why local trends can ease at times—but it’s not a guarantee of the same direction for any single metro or station.

Why this matters locally

These day-to-day moves can show up fast for Delphos-area budgets—especially for people who rely on diesel for commuting, deliveries, service work, contractors, and farming operations. The split here matters: gas is easing versus yesterday, while diesel is edging up. If you’re planning weekend travel or staffing logistics that require diesel, the “diesel-up” trend can keep costs elevated even when gas temporarily drops.

What to watch next: whether regular gas keeps easing, and whether diesel continues its upward drift (even if it’s still below last month).

Share your local range: What highest and lowest pump prices are you seeing in your immediate area today?

Sources

• AAA Ohio Gas Prices (Lima metro averages; serves as Delphos-area proxy)
• U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA): Gasoline & Diesel Fuel Update
• BLS OEWS County links (Ohio counties list)