Columbus Gas Prices Rise 15 Cents in a Week

Prices jump amid geopolitical tensions and supply constraints

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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Average gasoline prices in Columbus, Ohio have risen 15.1 cents per gallon in the last week, reaching an average of $2.92 per gallon on Monday. Prices are 0.9 cents higher than a month ago and 8.6 cents higher than a year ago. The national average price of gasoline has also increased, rising 1.2 cents per gallon in the last week to $2.88 on average.

Why it matters

The rise in gas prices in Columbus and across the country is being driven by a combination of geopolitical tensions, particularly between the U.S. and Iran, as well as localized supply constraints including refinery outages and pipeline disruptions. These factors are contributing to higher prices at the pump for consumers.

The details

According to GasBuddy's survey of 500 stations in Columbus, the cheapest station was priced at $2.54 on Sunday, while the most expensive was $3.03, a difference of 49 cents per gallon. Statewide in Ohio, the lowest price on Sunday was $2.11 and the highest was $3.49, a difference of $1.38 per gallon.

  • On February 23, 2026, the average gas price in Columbus was $2.92 per gallon.
  • Prices in Columbus are 0.9 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and 8.6 cents per gallon higher than a year ago.

The players

GasBuddy

A company that provides real-time gas price information and analysis for consumers and the fuel industry.

Patrick De Haan

The head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy.

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What they’re saying

“Average gasoline prices continue to drift higher as crude oil trades near its highest level since last summer, driven by mounting geopolitical risk premiums tied to escalating tensions between the United States and Iran.”

— Patrick De Haan, Head of Petroleum Analysis (GasBuddy)

What’s next

Analysts expect gas prices to continue rising in the coming weeks as seasonal supply tightens and planned refinery maintenance intensifies.

The takeaway

The rise in Columbus gas prices is part of a broader trend of increasing fuel costs across the country, driven by a combination of geopolitical factors and localized supply constraints. Consumers can expect to pay more at the pump in the near future.