Gas prices shot up to $4 per gallon Monday, according to WRDW. Tensions flared between the U.S. and Iran, triggering fresh military actions that rippled through markets. The national average climbed from $3.14 a year ago.
Drivers in Georgia now pay $3.77 per gallon, up from $2.91 last year. Augusta prices hit $3.75, nearly matching what the state sees. South Carolina motorists face $3.68 per gallon on average, jumping from $2.81 a year ago. Aiken County’s average price Monday mirrors the state figure.
Late summer often brings bigger crowds at the pump even though peak vacation season fades in August. Families cram in trips before school routines return, logging miles for beach weekends, mountain cabin getaways, and cross-state visits…