Latest local news, weather and high school sports from the Midlands

Monday, March 26, 2012  Average retail gasoline prices in Columbia have risen 6.1 cents per gallon in the past week.

Monday, January 23, 2012  Gas prices rise again this week, however, a drop may be coming this week.

Monday, January 16, 2012  Gas prices in the Midlands continue to rise at a rate faster than the national average, based on continued tension with Iran.

Monday, October 24, 2011  After last week's 10 cent rise, average retail gasoline prices in Columbia are up just less than half-a-cent per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.24 per gallon Sunday.

Monday, October 17, 2011  The average cost per gallon for unleaded fuel in Columbia climbed 10.9 cents, averaging $3.25 according to ColumbiaGasPrices.com.  That's up 62 cents from last year, and around six cents lower than one month ago.

Monday, October 10, 2011  Gas prices in the Midlands continue their decline this week, averaging $3.11 per gallon.  That's down over 2 cents from last week's report.

Monday, September 19, 2011  Midlands motorists are now paying an average of $3.31 per gallon for unleaded.  That's down over 7 cents since last week.

Thursday, August 25, 2011  South Carolinians have mixed reactions to a proposal that would cap gas prices in the Palmetto State.

Monday, August 22, 2011  There's good news for motorists in the Midlands.  Gas prices have fallen since last week, but not by much.

Monday, August 15, 2011  Gas prices in the Midlands continue their decline as oil prices drop across the nation, and experts predict the cost of fuel will keep going down.

Monday, August 08, 2011  Gas prices in the Midlands continue to decline as oil prices drop across the nation, and experts predict the cost of fuel will keep going down.  But despite the fall, analysts say just because we see a dramatic drop in crude oil prices, consumers won't see a big dip in gas prices right away.

Monday, August 01, 2011  The average price for a gallon of unleaded is now $3.49 in Columbia, according to ColumbiaGasPrices.com.  That average is up 23.1 cents higher than last month and $1.03 per gallon above last year.

Monday, July 25, 2011  Gas prices continue to climb in the Midlands as we get deeper into summer and the peak of travel season.

Monday, April 11, 2011  The pain at the pump continues in the Midlands this week.  Gas price averages have risen to $3.57 per gallon.  A national report says drivers are cutting the miles they drive because of the high prices.  Are you?

Monday, February 07, 2011  The average cost of unleaded went up by almost a nickel putting it at $2.93 in Columbia according to ColumbiaGasPrices.com.