Drivers found the price of gas going from around $3.19 per gallon of gas to anywhere from $3.37 to $3.60. The cheapest places were Swifty and Valero on North Main Street. The most expensive price was seen at the Kroger’s on Delaware Avenue.

Around the country, the average price for a gallon of gas topped $3.50 for the first time in history.

Consumers are also being warned to expect an increase in the costs of foods and goods as the average price of diesel was a record-high $4.20.

Some gas stations, however, have added a text messaging feature which will alert drivers to impending price increases. Only one in Marion, however, offers that feature – Meijer.

Patrons can sign up for the message, which costs normal text messaging rates, and will be warned a couple of hours before the price is changed. You can sign up at www.meijer.com/text/.