(WCIV) — The average price of gas rose slightly in the past week, matching a similar rise in gas prices nationally, according to GasBuddy price reports.

Gas prices rose 2.1 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging at about $2.47 per gallon Monday, GasBuddy’s survey of 3,028 South Carolina stations reports. Despite the minimal rise, these prices are still 4.8 cents lower than a month ago and a total of 16 cents per gallon lower than a year ago.

Price reports state that the cheapest surveyed station in South Carolina was priced at $2.43 per gallon Sunday while the most expensive was near double that at $3.89 per gallon. For a difference of $1.46 per gallon in between the cheapest and most expensive reported stations, motorists may want to be particular about where they fill up this wee

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