South Carolina gas prices rise 10.4 cents per gallon, following national seasonal trend
(WCIV) — Gas prices in South Carolina rose this week, following a national trend of typical seasonal price increases as the weather begins to warm up.
The average cost of gas in South Carolina rose 10.4 cents per gallon in the last week, with prices averaging at $2.82 per gallon today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,028 stations in South Carolina.
Gas prices are 2.5 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and 10.3 cents per gallon lower than a year ago.
According to GasBuddy’s price reports, the cheapest gas station in South Carolina was priced at $2.49 per gallon while the most expensive sat at $3.39 per gallon. An almost full dollar difference that drivers will be paying closer attention to as travel season draws closer.
“While some states have seen gas prices inching up, much of the country continues to see mostly stable prices. States that experience price cycling have seen increases, while many others have only experienced minor fluctuations,” said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy.
The national average price of gasoline has risen 4.8 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.09 per gallon today. Additionally the national average price of gas is up 2.2 cents per gallon from a month ago and 9.6 cents per gallon lower than a year ago.
“With tariffs on Mexico and Canada currently on pause, trade policy has yet to directly impact fuel prices. However, refinery issues are creating localized disruptions, particularly on the West Coast, where a refinery fire and the transition to summer gasoline are pushing prices higher. Elsewhere, volatility and seasonal trends continue to drive normal fluctuations,” said De Haan.
