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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.

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

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

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.

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 22, 2012  Memorial Day weekend travel in South Carolina is expected to increase more than 3 percent this year in part because the state has the lowest-priced gas in the country.

Monday, April 30, 2012  There's good news for drivers in South Carolina. Gasoline in the state is now selling for less than it did a year ago.

Thursday, February 23, 2012  An oil industry analyst with Gasbuddy.com is warning that drivers could see a 20 cent hike in gas prices over the next four days.

Tuesday, July 19, 2011  If you think gas prices are expensive, try fueling up for around $200. With the summer season at it's peak and gas prices on the up, the pump price jump impacts all drivers. But recreational vehicle owners, with huge gas tanks to fill and low fuel economy, are feeling the pinch more than most.

Sunday, June 26, 2011  You may have noticed recently a little relief at the pump, and experts say gas is expected to get even cheaper.

Friday, May 27, 2011  Gas prices may make drivers squeamish about long Memorial Day road trips, but they can feel better about traveling in South Carolina.

Wednesday, May 25, 2011  An estimated 423,000 drivers in South Carolina are expected to hit the road for Memorial Day weekend, which is a 3% increase over last year, according to AAA Carolinas.

Wednesday, April 27, 2011  A North Myrtle Beach legislator has introduced a bill that would cap gas prices in South Carolina at whatever the average wholesale price is on June 1.

Monday, April 11, 2011  A gallon of unleaded regular costs $3.77 on average, which is about 20 cents higher than the average in South Carolina, currently $3.57 for a gallon of regular unleaded. That's causing drivers to cut back on trips.