Columbus Gas Prices Rise Slightly Since Last Week

Prices up 3.4 cents per gallon on average, but still lower than a year ago

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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Average gasoline prices in Columbus, Ohio have risen 3.4 cents per gallon in the last week, now averaging $2.79 per gallon according to a survey of 500 local stations by GasBuddy. Prices in Columbus are still 1.7 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and 26.6 cents per gallon lower than a year ago.

Why it matters

Fluctuations in gas prices can have a significant impact on household budgets and the local economy, as transportation costs are a major expense for many families and businesses. The rise in prices, while modest, comes as seasonal factors are expected to push prices higher across the region in the weeks ahead.

The details

The cheapest station in Columbus was priced at $2.36 on Sunday, while the most expensive was $3.19, a difference of 83 cents per gallon. The national average price of gasoline has also risen 1.2 cents per gallon in the last week to $2.84. Prices are expected to continue rising as the transition to summer gasoline blends begins on the West Coast and gradually moves eastward.

  • Gas prices in Columbus averaged $3.06 on February 9, 2025.
  • Prices averaged $3.18 on February 9, 2024.
  • Prices averaged $3.39 on February 9, 2023.
  • Prices averaged $3.26 on February 9, 2022.
  • Prices averaged $2.33 on February 9, 2021.

The players

GasBuddy

A company that provides real-time gas price information and data to consumers and businesses.

Patrick De Haan

The head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy.

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What they’re saying

“The national average price of gasoline only edged slightly higher last week, but nine of the ten largest weekly price movements were increases, led by West Coast states as California begins the transition to summer gasoline.”

— Patrick De Haan, Head of petroleum analysis (GasBuddy)

What’s next

Analysts expect gas prices to continue rising in the coming weeks as the transition to summer gasoline blends takes effect, potentially pushing the national average back above the $3-per-gallon mark.

The takeaway

While gas prices in Columbus have risen slightly in the past week, they remain lower than a year ago. However, seasonal factors are expected to drive prices higher across the region in the weeks ahead, underscoring the ongoing volatility in the fuel market and its impact on household budgets.