COLUMBUS, Ohio – Columbus motorists have found gas prices even more expensive than they were at the end of last week after a 10-cent spike.
The cost for a gallon of regular gas in Columbus this morning was averaging $3.34, six cents more than on Friday and 17 cents higher than Thursday’s price, according to Monday’s survey from auto club AAA, the Oil Price Information Service and WEX Inc.
The statewide average price was $3.31, a nickel higher than the average last Monday and a penny less than the price at this time last month.
The national average is about $3.28 per gallon, which is nearly unchanged over the past month, and 23 cents lower than at this time last year.
Analysts say the price has fluctuated dramatically in the Midwest because of high demand and supply problems resulting from severe weather.