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Thursday, May 23, 2013  Low gas prices are expected to mean more driving for South Carolinians over the Memorial Day weekend.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  The cost of driving in South Carolina is down for the first time in four years.

Friday, March 29, 2013  The Obama administration is unveiling a plan to clean up gasoline and automobile emissions.

Friday, March 29, 2013  A drop in gasoline prices may mean more travel in South Carolina during the Easter holiday weekend.

Thursday, March 07, 2013  Gas prices have been on  the rise for the last two months, and for someone who runs their business on wheels there are headaches that go beyond the tank.

Tuesday, March 05, 2013  There is finally some relief for people feeling the pain at the pump.

Monday, February 25, 2013  Gas prices are up 68 cents nationwide since Christmas. That means the average driver has to shell out an additional $361 dollars per year in gas, according to the EPA.

Thursday, December 27, 2012  A group has hired two lobbyists to push for an increase in South Carolina's gas tax.

Monday, December 24, 2012  The Good Day GDC Morning WACH for 12-24-12

Monday, December 10, 2012  This is the GDC Morning WACH for Monday December 10, 2012:

Monday, November 26, 2012  Along with the record breaking high, gas prices in the Midlands have risen 5 cents over the past week to an average of $3.15 a gallon.  The national average however, has remained stable over the last 7 days at $3.43, according to the gas website.

Tuesday, November 20, 2012  Gas prices in the Midlands have fallen and risen over the seven days, settling 3 cents higher per gallon, averaging $3.09 a gallon.

Wednesday, October 24, 2012  The average price for a gallon of gas in South Carolina dropped 12 cents in the past week.

Monday, October 01, 2012  None too soon, there is relief at the pumps as the price of a gallon of gas in the Midlands as dropped just over 7 cents, according to ColumbiaGasPrices.com

Monday, September 24, 2012  After several weeks of rising prices, the average price of a gallon of gas in the Midlands is down just over 8 cents, according to ColumbiaGasPrices.com, to $3.54.