Gas prices on the rise

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– Gasoline prices in Columbia are on the rise.

According to Gasbuddy, prices have jumped 3 cents per gallon in the last week.

Drivers in the Midlands are paying an average of $2.69 per gallon.

Still there’s some good news as prices in Columbia are 16 cents per gallon lower than a month ago.

The national average now stands at $3.03 a gallon.