Gas prices on the rise in the Midlands

According to Gas Buddy the average gasoline price in Columbia has risen 14 cents per gallon over the last week

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– If you are filling up at the pump this weekend, expect to pay more.

According to Gas Buddy the average gasoline price in Columbia has risen 14 cents per gallon over the last week. Drivers in Columbia are paying an average  of $2.83 per gallon, according to GasBuddy.

Prices are nearly 9 cents per gallon higher than last month. In comparison, Gas Buddy reports that prices this week in Columbia are 9 cents per gallon lower than a year ago

The national average stands at $3.09 per gallon.