COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) – Not only is Columbus seeing a significant dip in gas prices, GasBuddy reports the nation is as well, and that trend could very well continue. GasBuddy’s annual Labor Day travel forecast is ready, and this year, the national average price of gas per gallon is predicted to be $3.27 per gallon for Labor Day weekend, the lowest anticipated price for Labor Day since 2021.