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In today's newsletter:

  • How high did Cincinnati gas prices jump overnight—and where can you save?
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Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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📰 News we're reading

1. Gas prices in Cincinnati spike up to $4.59 a gallon amid Saudi Arabia pipeline attack: Here are ways to save (wcpo.com) — Cincinnati drivers are seeing gas prices as high as $4.70 per gallon around the Tri-State, with analysts blaming global conflicts and a Saudi pipeline attack. The story compares prices at specific area stations and explains why costs are spiking now. It also highlights local rewards programs and a UDF flash sale that can help you trim your fuel bill.
   

2. Cincinnati City Council orders 30-day review of East Side flood response (wlwt.com) — Cincinnati City Council has ordered a 30-day review of how the city handled July's destructive East Side flooding, aiming to identify what worked and what failed. The report will guide plans to strengthen stormwater infrastructure and better protect homes and businesses from future flash floods that leaders warn are likely to recur.
   

3. Cincinnati approves plan to turn vacant sports mall into apartments (cincinnati.com) — Cincinnati City Council has approved rezoning the former Western Hills Sports Mall site to allow Westline Flats, a 167-unit apartment complex in Westwood near West Price Hill. Supporters emphasize the need for more affordable housing, while some council members and West Price Hill residents worry about density, safety, and the concentration of income-restricted units on the West Side.
   

4. 'They're very volatile': What factors determine the price at the pump (fox19.com) — From Cincinnati, an economist and local mechanic break down why gas prices jump so quickly and how stations set what you pay at the pump. They explain the role of global events, futures markets, and spot pricing, plus why chasing the absolute cheapest station can backfire. You'll also get practical tips to protect your car and stretch each tank.
   

5. Pain at the Pump: What's causing high gas prices across the Tri-State (local12.com) — From Cincinnati, a AAA spokesperson explains how Ohio's average gas price of $4.34 per gallon compares with neighboring Indiana and Kentucky, and why diesel costs have hit record highs. The report links global crude oil prices and the Iran conflict to what you're paying locally. It also outlines how state taxes, refineries, and station competition shape prices around the Tri-State.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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