Central Ohio gas prices kicked off 2026 at their lowest point in at least three years, per GasBuddy data.
By the numbers: Local prices have been hovered around $2.60 per gallon over the past week — around 60 cents cheaper than this time last year.
- The continued drop is largely driven by lower oil prices, increased production and softened demand.
Between the lines: Despite speculation, it’s unlikely President Trump’s operation in Venezuela will immediately impact fuel prices, said Patrick De Haan, GasBuddy’s head of petroleum analysis, in a statement…