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Thursday, April 11, 2013  It's an idea that keeps coming up year after year... raising South Carolina's gas tax. It's the fourth-lowest gas tax in the country.

Friday, March 29, 2013  AAA Carolinas thinks a 16-cent drop in gas prices and a forecast of pleasant weather could lead motorists to do some traveling during the Easter weekend.

Monday, March 11, 2013  The average price of a gallon of gasoline has dropped six cents over the past two weeks. It's the first decrease in gas prices since late December.

Monday, February 18, 2013  The average price for a gallon of gasoline across the U.S. is up to $3.67 a gallon.

Thursday, January 03, 2013  As the price of gas inches upward in South Carolina, some people around the state say the gasoline tax is too low.

Saturday, December 15, 2012  Gas prices will soon drop to their lowest level of the year.

Wednesday, October 24, 2012  The average price for a gallon of gas in South Carolina dropped 12 cents in the past week.

Thursday, August 30, 2012  The number of South Carolina motorists taking to the highways this Labor Day weekend will be about the same as last year.

Wednesday, August 29, 2012  Hurricane Isaac hammered the Gulf Coast, but here in South Carolina, gas prices are emptying our pockets.

Tuesday, July 24, 2012  Air travel is down in Myrtle Beach and some say it's the cost to fly that is keeping people out of the sky and on the ground.

Friday, July 06, 2012  Average gas prices for a gallon of regular unleaded in the Palmetto State jumped overnight, according to AAA's Daily Fuel Gauge Report.

Saturday, June 30, 2012  South Carolina Electric & Gas Co. is asking state regulators to raise electric rates by nearly 7 percent. The utility announced Friday that its 6.6 percent proposed increase will be combined with a request to reduce fuel costs because of dropping natural gas prices.

Sunday, June 24, 2012  In the Myrtle Beach market, AAA Carolinas says the average price of gas Saturday fell to $2.98, down from $3.07 just a week ago. It's also about 40 cents less than last year's average gas prices in the area.

Wednesday, June 13, 2012  If you never thought you'd see gas prices fall below $3.00 a gallon, think again! Drivers are lining up at Sunhouse at 2698 Highway 90 in Conway to fill their tanks for $2.98 for a gallon of regular gasoline.

Tuesday, May 29, 2012  Broadway at the Beach announced its "Fueling Around Broadway" summer giveaway Tuesday. Everyday between May 28 to September 3, visitors to Broadway will have a chance to win a $50 gas card.