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South Carolina Diesel Prices

Current Price:

$3.890

per gallon

Current Price

$3.890

per gallon

State Tax

$0.270

per gallon

Federal Tax

$0.244

per gallon

Total Tax

$0.514

per gallon

South Carolina Diesel Tax Breakdown

ComponentAmount
Base Price (before taxes)$3.376/gal
State Tax (SC)$0.270/gal
Federal Tax$0.244/gal
Total Price at Pump$3.890/gal

Diesel Prices in South Carolina Cities

Find station-level diesel prices in major South Carolina cities:

Compare South Carolina to Neighboring States

StateState TaxDifference
South Carolina (Current)$0.270/gal-
North Carolina$0.362/gal+0.092
Georgia$0.329/gal+0.059

Get South Carolina Diesel Prices via API

from oilpriceapi import OilPriceAPI

client = OilPriceAPI(api_key="YOUR_API_KEY")

# Get South Carolina state average
price = client.diesel_prices.get_regional(state="SC")
print(f"South Carolina diesel: ${price.price}/gal")

# Get station-level prices in Charleston
stations = client.diesel_prices.get_stations(
    lat=32.7765,
    lng=-79.9311,
    radius=8047  # 5 miles
)
for station in stations:
    print(f"{station.name}: ${station.diesel_price}")

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is diesel cheap in South Carolina?

South Carolina diesel is $3.890/gal due to a state tax of $0.270/gal (one of the lowest in the US).

What cities in South Carolina have the cheapest diesel?

Charleston typically have competitive diesel prices. View city-specific data for exact prices.

Can I get real-time South Carolina diesel prices?

Yes! Use our API to get station-level prices updated every 24 hours from 130,000+ US stations including South Carolina.

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