Gas Prices to Increase in 2017

Business Owners Say They WIll Have to Find Ways to Offset Costs

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– The new year could bring more than resolutions. Drivers could see a big spike at the pump in 2017.

An annual Gasbuddy.com report says drivers may see the highest gas prices in three years.

Experts say we could be paying more than $2.49 a gallon nationally.   Right now the average price of fuel in the Midlands is $2.11/gallon.

With the uptick in fuel prices, Midlands business owners say it may impact their bottom line. ABC Columbia spoke with two business owners about how they plan to adjust to the increase.