South Carolina Gas Price Today
Current South Carolina gas prices today and statewide retail fuel benchmarks
South Carolina Gas Prices Today by Fuel Grade
Only fuel grades with verified statistical retail survey data are displayed.
Gas Prices Near Me Today in South Carolina
Searching for gas prices near me today in South Carolina? Local pump rates in your immediate area typically fluctuate by ±10¢ to 30¢ per gallon around our statewide average of $4.00/gal. Use this benchmark when evaluating pump prices at local retail stations:
Cost of Propane Gas Per Gallon in South Carolina
In South Carolina and the surrounding East Coast region, residential delivered propane currently averages $3.35/gal (compared to $4.00/gal for regular gasoline). Propane delivers ~91,500 BTU/gal (~73% of gasoline's 125,000 BTU/gal energy density), equating to an effective energy-parity price of $4.49 per Gasoline Gallon Equivalent (GGE).
South Carolina Fuel Context
- Petroleum Region:
- PADD 1 (East Coast (Lower Atlantic))
- State Fuel Excise Tax:
- 28¢ / gal
- Federal Fuel Tax:
- 18.4¢ / gal
- National Price Rank:
- #7 (1 = lowest, 51 = highest)
- U.S. National Average:
- $4.41
Neighboring States
Gas price comparison across adjacent state borders:
South Carolina Gas Price Trend
Historical weekly regular gasoline prices for South Carolina
About South Carolina Gas Prices
Key factors impacting current retail gasoline prices in South Carolina
Refinery Infrastructure & Logistics
Supplied directly from Colonial and Plantation pipeline terminals in Belton and Spartanburg.
Seasonal Fuel Blend Specifications
Standard southeastern Reid Vapor Pressure summer transition schedule.
Market Dynamics & State Fuel Taxes
Consistently provides cheaper gas than neighboring North Carolina and Georgia, making border stations popular with interstate motorists on I-85 and I-95. In addition, South Carolina levies a state motor fuel excise tax of 28 cents per gallon, which is combined with the federal excise tax of 18.4 cents per gallon.
Major Cities in South Carolina
Metropolitan survey data for specific cities across South Carolina are published on a specialized monthly schedule by federal bureaus. To guarantee zero fabricated data and adhere strictly to our data transparency charter, city-specific pages are enabled only as verified regional survey feeds are integrated.
South Carolina Gas Prices FAQs
Common questions on gasoline prices, price trends, taxes, and fuel comparisons in South Carolina
What is the price of the gas today in South Carolina?
The average price of regular unleaded gasoline in South Carolina today is $4.00 per gallon. Mid-grade fuel averages $4.46/gal, premium gasoline is $4.85/gal, and highway diesel is $5.94/gal. South Carolina currently ranks #7 among all 50 states and Washington D.C.
Are gas prices going up in South Carolina?
Gas prices in South Carolina are falling this week (-6¢/gal). Over the past 7 days, South Carolina retail pump prices shifted by -1.5%. Price trajectories in South Carolina are primarily driven by supplied directly from colonial and plantation pipeline terminals in belton and spartanburg.
How does South Carolina's gas price compare to the national gas price today?
The national gas price today is $4.41 per gallon. South Carolina's current average of $4.00/gal is -$0.42 lower than national average. Key drivers include South Carolina's state fuel excise tax of 28¢/gal and regional supply dynamics in the East Coast (Lower Atlantic) (PADD 1) zone.
How can I find the best gas prices near me today in South Carolina?
When searching for gas prices near you today in South Carolina, use the statewide benchmark of $4.00/gal as your reference point. Individual station prices in your immediate neighborhood typically deviate by ±10¢ to 30¢ per gallon due to local brand additives, highway exit convenience charges, and municipal sales taxes.
What is the cost of propane gas per gallon in South Carolina?
In South Carolina (part of the East Coast / PADD 1 heating region), residential delivered propane averages approximately $3.35 per gallon. While propane has a lower volumetric purchase price than gasoline, propane provides approximately 91,500 BTUs per gallon versus 125,000 BTUs for gasoline, producing an energy-equivalent cost of approximately $4.49 per Gasoline Gallon Equivalent (GGE).
What is the fuel excise tax in South Carolina?
South Carolina levies a state motor fuel excise tax of 28¢ per gallon. When combined with the standard federal fuel excise tax of 18.4¢ per gallon, drivers in South Carolina pay 46.4¢ per gallon in total fuel taxes.