COLUMBUS, Ohio – Gas prices in Columbus jumped over the weekend and are 8 cents higher than a week ago, after Ohio drivers suffered through the biggest price hike in the country, according to the AAA.
The average price for a gallon of regular gas was $3.54 in Monday’s survey from auto club AAA, the Oil Price Information Service and WEX Inc. That’s 4 cents higher than Sunday and 7 cents higher than a month ago.
The statewide average was $3.50, 3 cents higher than a week ago, but a penny less than this time last month.
Average prices increased in 10 states last week, led by Ohio’s 10-cent jump due to refinery problems, AAA public relations manager Michael Green said.
Analysts say prices began the month at the lowest levels for early August in four years and should stay lower during the month as long as refinery production remains strong and oil prices don’t rise due to unexpected issues.
Monday’s national average was $3.48, which is 2 cents lower than a week ago, and 15 cents lower a month ago.