Gas Prices Stay High Amid Global Tensions | Columbus News

Gas prices in Columbus hover near $4 a gallon, dipping just 2 cents from last week but still 72 cents higher than this time last year. While local prices remain relatively tight—ranging from $3.69 to $3.99—the national average climbed nearly 11 cents to $4.06. Global tensions, including U.S.-Iran relations, Houthi attacks in the Red Sea, and Ukraine’s strikes on Russian oil facilities, continue to pressure crude markets and fuel prices. A brief dip in oil prices Sunday may be short-lived—conflicts could reignite, sending prices soaring again. Keep an eye on world events; they’re directly impacting your next fill-up. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/dd262659a55701c9