Consumer News: Where gas prices stand in the Palmetto State, how to get the best deal on a rental car

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COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Drivers hitting the road this week for spring break are seeing some relief at the pumps. GasBuddy says the average price for a gallon of gas in South Carolina dropped by more than 10 cents, to $3.72 per gallon. While it may still seem high, that’s still nearly 35 cents per gallon lower than a month ago. A little closer to home in Columbia, the average price for a gallon of gas is $3.59 a gallon.

ABC NEWS– Summer is not far away, and travelers are booking those trips! They’re hoping they won’t run into the kind of shortages of rental cars that we saw during COVID-19. If they do, how hard will it be to find a car? How can you get the best deal on a rental? ABC’s Reena Roy reports.