Gas

Residents turning to pawn shops due to inflation, gas prices

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Inflation has put a strain on some households. In Columbia, some people are seeking to pawn items as a way to make ends meet.  “In this day and time its tough with food prices and gas prices especially. We’re getting a lot o people coming in with good items to pawn and we’re helping them as…

SC gas tax up to 26 cents per gallon

Just as thousands of people are on the move for the holiday weekend, South Carolina’s state gas tax increased by 2 cents per gallon today. The new increase makes the state’s gas tax 26 cents a gallon.

Gas Prices Down in South Carolina

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–If you need to fill up at the pump, there’s some good news for your wallet. According to AAA, we’re averaging $2.53 a gallon in South Carolina, that’s down a nickel from last month. AAA says the Palmetto State has seen one of the biggest price drops in recent weeks. The national average is still a bit higher,…

Prices at the Pump Higher than last Summer in Columbia

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The latest numbers on gas prices in Columbia are higher than this same time last year. As we track prices, ABC Columbia did see some gas prices as low as $2.44 a gallon in parts of Columbia. Gas Buddy dot com says the cost per gallon has not moved from the $2.62 per gallon mark we saw last…

Experts Predict Rise at the Pump this Summer

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–If you’re planning any trips this summer, start putting some extra cash aside for gas. Experts says you could be paying more at the pump. Consumer experts estimate gas prices will be 14 percent higher than last summer. The price iincrease is due to the rise in global oil prices. AAA says the average price for a gallon…