MORNING HEADLINES | The cost of gasoline in the United States hit its lowest price in four years over the holiday weekend. The average price of gas in the U.S. was $3.18 per gallon, compared to $4.60 per gallon in 2022, according to an American Automobile Association report.
“While the national average didn’t fall quite as far as anticipated for Memorial Day, it was still one of the most affordable since 2021— and, when adjusted for inflation, among the cheapest in nearly a decade,” said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy. “Don’t expect the national average to rise above $3.30 per gallon or drop much below $3 for now.”
Meanwhile, South Carolina has one of the country’s lowest average prices, ranking seventh lowest in the nation. The average price in the Palmetto State is $2.75 per gallon, 1.3 cents lower than last month’s average and 41.7 cents lower than last year’s average.
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