COLUMBIA (WACH)— Another week, and another rise in gas prices, as 3.1 cents bring the price of a gallon of gas to $3.37 in Columbia. Including the change, the average price of gas is about 3 cents lower than it was a year ago, according to ColumbiaGasPrices.com.
Nationally, gas prices remain significantly higher, on average, $3.67 per gallon.
"The national average has spiked 25-cents per gallon just in the last month, thanks to an onslaught of refinery problems- mainly in the Great Lakes and California," said GasBuddy.com Senior Petroleum Analyst Patrick DeHaan. "While these situations are temporary in nature, it goes to show this nations dependence on domestic refineries. While oil prices have gained in recent days, there is some light at the end of the tunnel for motorists: driving season will be over in less than a month and soon thereafter the EPA also relaxes gasoline mandates, meaning cheaper winter fuel," DeHaan said.
You can always find the cheapest gas in the Midlands by using our interactive Pain at the Pump link.
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