Gas prices on the rise, still down from 2013

CHARLOTTE — Political unrest in Venezuela is driving up the cost of gas in the U.S.

In the past two weeks, the average cost of a gallon of gas increased 12 cents to $3.41.

The violence is slowing production of petroleum in Venezuela. Experts expect prices to keep rising. However, the cost of a gallon of gas is 38 cents lower than this time last year.

In Charlotte, the average gallon of gas costs $3.31. Statewide prices are a few cents more. In South Carolina drivers are paying close to $3.14 for a gallon of gas.

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