COLUMBUS, Ohio – Gas prices in Ohio are higher to start the post-holiday work week.
Analysts still expect prices to drop at a moderate rate into the summer, due to ample U.S. crude oil stocks and other factors.
But, for now, Columbus drivers are struggling with the highest prices in months.
The cost for a gallon of regular gas in Columbus was averaging $3.83 in Tuesday’s survey from auto club AAA, the Oil Price Information Service and WEX Inc. That is 11 cents higher than a week ago and close to the highest price of the year so far.
The statewide average price was $3.83, also up 11 cents from a week ago.
Tuesday’s Ohio price is about 4 cents higher than a month ago, and it’s 11 cents higher last year at this time.
The national average Tuesday was $3.65 per gallon. That’s about the same as a week ago, and a nickel less than a month ago.