Pipeline shutdown spiked prices ahead of holiday

Even before the Colonial Pipeline shutdown of last week, gas prices were expected to flirt with $3 dollars a gallon leading up to Memorial Day weekend.  The motor club AAA Carolinas predicts nearly nearly one-half million South Carolinians are expected to travel by car over the holiday weekend.  “Many Carolinians are so eager to travel, we don’t expect higher gas prices to interfere with their plans,” said Tiffany Wright, spokesperson, AAA — The Auto Club in the Carolinas.  But, with the pipeline back in operation and supply being restored, gas prices will soon stabilize.  AAA still urges drivers to fill up responsibly.  A surge in demand can exasperate supply problems.