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Record number of travelers this year despite high gas prices, AAA

Despite higher gas prices, AAA Carolinas says it predicts record numbers for end of year travel
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Despite a rise in prices at the pump, the roadways and the airways will be packed this holiday travel season. According to AAA , over 1.5 million South Carolinians will travel this holiday. The major holiday travel period is underway now through Wednesday, January 1. If you’re hitting the road, you’ll see an increase at the pump. South…
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Prices at the pump rise Thanksgiving weekend

Gas prices are up as drivers travel home for Thanksgiving
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA,  SC (WOLO)– Prices at the pump continue to rise for the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. The busiest return travel day is expected to be Sunday. According to GasBuddy, drivers in Columbia are paying an average of $2.30 a gallon. Gas prices in Columbia are higher than a month ago. The National average for gas is $2.61.   Categories: Local News…
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Gas Prices on the rise in November

Prices at the pump have risen 0.6 cents per gallon in the past week
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– As we get closer to the Thanksgiving Holiday, gas prices are climbing. According to GasBuddy prices at the pump have risen 0.6 cents per gallon in the past week. Midlands drivers are averaging $2.27 a gallon. Gas prices in Columbia are 6.1 cents per gallon higher than a month ago, per Gas Buddy. The national average for…
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Prices at the pump down this week

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Gas prices in the Midlands have taken a dip this week. According to GasBuddy, the average price of a gallon of gas is down nearly 4 cents. Here in the midlands,  drivers are paying an average of $2.21 a gallon. The national average is much higher at $2.63 per gallon.. According to GasBuddy, the national average is up…
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Gas Prices on the way down says AAA

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Good news if you’re filling up at the pump. Prices are down this week, according to AAA. Here in South Carolina, drivers are paying an average of $2.28 a gallon, that’s nearly a nickel less than a week ago. According to AAA, stations are switching over to the less expensive winter blend of gas in the coming…
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Gas Prices lower this Labor Day: AAA

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Gas prices are lower this Labor Day than last year. According to AAA, national gas prices are on track to be the lowest Labor Day prices in the past three years. A spokesperson for AAA says Thursday’s average of $2.59 is nearly a quarter cheaper than last year’s prices. In South Carolina, the average cost for a…
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AAA estimates more South Carolinians to hit the road for Labor Day

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Are you ready for the unofficial end to those summer vacations? You are not alone. According to AAA Carolinas, 502,640 South Carolinians will hit the road for one last vacation. The number is a 3% increase from last year. “For most vacationers, the Labor Day holiday is  the last hoorah for summer vacations, as school ramps up…
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Gas Prices rise during holiday weekend

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– According to GasBuddy, Columbia gas prices have risen 15.7 cents per gallon in the past week, with an average of $2.37 a gallon. GasBuddy says Gas prices in Columbia are around a nickel lower than a month ago. AAA says gas prices in South Carolina are averaging $2.41 a gallon during the July 4th holiday weekend. During…
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Prices at the pump increase again

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA,  SC (WOLO)– Prices at the pump are on the rise, again, this week. According to AAA Carolinas, South Carolina’s $2.40 average is 10 cents more than a week ago. The price at the pump right now is also 25 cents more than a month ago, AAA estimates. “Increased demand due to the start of a busy spring travel season…
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Gas Prices Spike in the Midlands

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Gas prices are spiking. According to AAA Carolinas, drivers are paying more at the pump than they were this time last year. According to AAA, Columbia’s gas price average is $2.34 and last week drivers were paying $2.28. According to AAA, South Carolina’s $2.33 average is up five cents over the last week and 11 cents over last….