Gas prices by state
South Carolina Gas Prices
Estimated current fuel and electricity prices for South Carolina, plus monthly and annual driving cost estimates for a typical commuter.
- Updated for 2026
- US avg fuel prices
- EV rates vary by state
- Transparent assumptions
Regular
$2.95
per gallon
Premium
$3.60
per gallon
Diesel
$3.50
per gallon
Electricity
$0.14
per kWh
Estimated driving cost in South Carolina
Monthly (1,000 mi · 27 MPG)
$109
Annual (12,000 mi)
$1311
EV monthly (1,000 mi · 3.5 mi/kWh)
$40
Key takeaway
Switch to gas, premium or EV in the fuel cost calculator or estimate a full drive with the trip cost calculator.
How South Carolina compares
Regular gas, $/gal — this state vs cheapest and priciest in the US.
Cheapest states for gas
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Commuting in South Carolina
Estimate commute fuel cost for a typical driver in these cities.
Popular South Carolina road trips
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Curated picks
Popular Drives From South Carolina
Short-distance South Carolina routes at the state's $2.95/gal average.
Myrtle Beach, SC → Charleston, SC
103 mi · 1.7 h · ~$11 gas
Columbia, SC → Charleston, SC
125 mi · 2.0 h · ~$13 gas
Myrtle Beach, SC → Columbia, SC
147 mi · 2.4 h · ~$15 gas
Columbia, SC → Atlanta, GA
228 mi · 3.7 h · ~$24 gas
Myrtle Beach, SC → Raleigh, NC
171 mi · 2.8 h · ~$18 gas
Charleston, SC → Savannah, GA
98 mi · 1.6 h · ~$10 gas
How we estimate South Carolina prices
- Per-gallon prices
- State-level estimates for regular, premium and diesel calibrated to recent averages.
- Electricity rate
- Residential per-kWh rate used for EV charging cost comparisons.
- Monthly cost formula
- (monthly miles ÷ MPG) × $/gal — defaults assume ~1,000 miles/month.
- Local variation
- City prices can swing ±$0.30/gal from state averages; taxes and refinery proximity dominate.
Sources & assumptions
- EPA fuel economy data — City / highway / combined MPG and MPGe baselines.
- U.S. Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov) — Vehicle efficiency and EV range references.
- AAA gas price trends — Recent national and regional retail fuel averages.
- EIA electricity rates — Average residential per-kWh prices used for EV charging.
We summarize publicly available data — no scraping, no external API calls. Figures are calibrated periodically; use the calculators above for your exact inputs.
FAQ
Why are South Carolina gas prices lower than the national average?
Prices reflect local fuel taxes, refining capacity, and transport costs. South Carolina currently averages about $2.95 per gallon of regular.
How much does it cost to drive 1,000 miles in South Carolina?
At $2.95/gal and 27 MPG, 1,000 miles costs about $109 in fuel. Use the trip calculator for exact estimates.
Is it cheaper to drive an EV in South Carolina?
At $0.14/kWh and 3.5 mi/kWh, 1,000 miles costs roughly $40 — typically cheaper versus gas.
How often are these prices updated?
These are rolling estimates for editorial use. Verify current prices at a local station or via AAA before fueling up.