Gas prices jump in the Midlands

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– Gas prices here in the Midlands have jumped 15 cents over the last week.

According to Gasbuddy, average gasoline prices stand at  $3.98 a gallon today (Monday, October 12).

The national average has actually fallen, it now stands at $4.29 a gallon.

The national average price of diesel has also fallen nearly six cents compared to a week ago and stands at $6.24 per gallon.