COLUMBUS – Analysts say the Russian invasion and seasonal price changes mean Americans should brace for the highest gas prices ever.
The head of petroleum analysis for GasBuddy says the average price of regular gasoline across the U.S. has risen above $4 per gallon for the first time since 2008.
The AAA motor club says the price of regular gas went up by almost 41 cents during the past week in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and represents the second largest jump in average national prices in a week.
The average price in Columbus jumped 51 cents in the last week to $3.83 a gallon.
The all-time high for gas prices in central Ohio was set in May 2011, at $4.18 per gallon.
The all-time high for average gasoline prices nationwide was set on July 17, 2008 at $4.10 per gallon.