Gas Prices in Columbus, OH Today

Updated April 5, 2026 — Prices updated regularly from EIA data

$3.08

Average Regular Unleaded — Columbus, Ohio

Current Gas Prices in Columbus

Regular unleaded in Columbus, Ohio costs approximately $$3.08 per gallon today. Columbus's fuel market is competitive, with warehouse clubs and high-volume stations consistently undercutting the local average.

Fuel TypePrice / GallonGradeTrend
Regular Unleaded$3.0887 octane▲ Rising
Mid-Grade$3.5689 octane▲ Rising
Premium$3.8591-93 octane▲ Rising
Diesel$4.17N/A▲ Rising

Price Comparison

Columbus Average
$3.08
Regular Unleaded
Ohio State Average
$2.89
$0.19 above the Ohio average
National Average
$3.99
$0.91 below the national average

About Gas Prices in Columbus

Price variation within Columbus is substantial — often 20-30 cents per gallon between the cheapest and most expensive stations in the same neighborhood. This spread makes price-checking apps genuinely valuable for Columbus drivers. The savings on a 15-gallon fill-up at the low end vs. high end can exceed $4.

Gas Prices by Brand in This City

Estimated prices based on brand modifiers. Sorted cheapest to most expensive.

CHEAPEST
Costco
$2.93
Speedway
$3.05
Circle K
$3.06
Sunoco
$3.09
Marathon
$3.10
BP
$3.12
Mobil
$3.13
Exxon
$3.14
Shell
$3.16
Chevron
$3.18

Fuel Type Prices in This City

Regular Unleaded
87 octane
Premium Gasoline
91-93 octane
Diesel Fuel
N/A

Gas Prices in Nearby Cities

Springfield$2.85Dayton$2.89Hamilton$3.06Cincinnati$3.14
Trump Gold Coin Collection

While You're Saving on Gas — Own a Piece of American History

Limited edition collectibles celebrating American values. Every purchase supports American businesses.

Claim Your Coin →

Frequently Asked Questions

Costco and Sam's Club fuel stations serve many major metropolitan areas and offer the lowest prices for members — typically 15-25 cents below local market. Membership costs $65-130/year but typically pays for itself in fuel savings alone for regular drivers.
Gas price spikes in Columbus are typically triggered by regional supply disruptions, pipeline outages, refinery maintenance, seasonal blend transitions, and global crude oil price increases. Holiday demand surges around Memorial Day, July 4th, and Labor Day also push prices up temporarily.
Premium gas in Columbus is worth the extra cost only if your vehicle requires it. If your owner's manual says Required, always use premium. If it says Recommended, you may use regular with minimal performance loss. Never use regular in a vehicle that requires premium.
Costco offers the cheapest gas wherever it operates in the Columbus area. Among street stations, Circle K, Speedway, and Wawa (in applicable markets) consistently offer below-average prices. Shell, Chevron, and BP typically price above the local average.
At today's Columbus average of $$3.08 per gallon, a standard 13-gallon sedan tank costs ${fillCost} to fill. A larger 20-gallon SUV or truck tank runs ${truckFill}. Choosing the cheapest local station can save $3-5 on each fill-up.

Related Gas Price Pages

Gas Prices in OhioCheapest Gas in ColumbusGas Prices Near ColumbusCompare All StatesRegular Unleaded in ColumbusPremium Gasoline in ColumbusDiesel Fuel in ColumbusShell - ColumbusExxon - ColumbusBP - ColumbusChevron - ColumbusMobil - ColumbusGas Prices in SpringfieldGas Prices in DaytonGas Prices in Hamilton