COLUMBUS, Ohio (News Talk 1480 WHBC) – Gasoline prices have generally been running higher than they were last year.

They’ve shot up again in the last few days.

The AAA average price for Stark County Friday morning was $2.60 a gallon.

Gas Buddy has the market’s price leaders pushing the price for regular to $2.69.

Last year at this time, the AAA average was $2.00.