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Weatherhead's Jonathan Ernest discusses rising gas prices

Media | March 10, 2026 | Story by: Editorial Staff

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WOSU: Jonathan Ernest, assistant professor of economics at Weatherhead School of Management, discussed rising gas prices. Prices typically climb in spring as more people drive, he noted, adding that prolonged high prices can push consumers toward fuel-efficient vehicles and serve as a visible economic indicator for households.