Data shows lowest average gas prices in state, New Jersey

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Officials say drivers in South Carolina and New Jersey are paying the lowest average gas prices in the nation.

The Greenville News (http://grnol.co/1jKI9vi ) reports data released Monday from the American Automobile Association shows that motorists in the two states are paying an average of $1.96 per gallon.

AAA officials also say that South Carolina and New Jersey are just two of four states that have retail averages below $2.

According to the statistics, average prices in the Greenville-Spartanburg-Anderson area of South Carolina are about 2 cents lower this month than they were a month ago. A year ago, gas prices in the area cost about $3.02.

The data also shows drivers in every state are paying an average price below $3 per gallon for the first time since 2009.

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Information from: The Greenville News, http://www.greenvillenews.com