Gas could keep rising

Average gas prices rose a nickel a gallon over the weekend to new record highs. Wholesale gas price averages suggest S.C. pumps could reach into $3.70s in coming weeks. The U.S. norm already stands at $3.72. The average price of a gallon of regular gasoline:

COLUMBIA

Monday: $3.58

Week ago: $3.48

Month ago: $3.23

Year ago: $2.80

CHARLESTON

Monday: $3.56

Week ago: $3.48

Month ago: $3.22

Year ago: $2.80

GREENVILLE

Monday: $3.52

Week ago: $3.43

Month ago: $3.17

Year ago: $2.79

MYRTLE BEACH

Monday: $3.59

Week ago: $3.49

Month ago: $3.26

Year ago: $2.86

SOUTH CAROLINA

Monday: $3.56

Week ago: $3.46

Month ago: $3.21

Year ago: $2.82

SOURCE: AAA Carolinas