South Carolina Gas Prices
Current Price:
$3.450
per gallon
Current Price
$3.450
per gallon
Federal Tax
$0.184
per gallon
PADD Region
R10
PADD 1 - East Coast
South Carolina Gasoline Price Breakdown
| Component | Amount |
|---|---|
| Base Price (crude oil, refining, distribution, marketing) | $3.266/gal |
| Federal Excise Tax (all states) | $0.184/gal |
| Approximate Price at Pump | $3.450/gal |
Note: Pump price includes state excise taxes, state sales taxes, and other local fees which vary by state and are incorporated in the regional average.
How South Carolina Gasoline Prices Are Measured
Gasoline prices come from two independent sources that measure differently:
AAA Daily Average
Based on over 100,000 gas stations nationwide. Updated daily using actual pump prices reported by stations and credit card transaction data.
- Update frequency: Daily
- Granularity: State-level (all 50 states + DC)
- Methodology: Station-reported pump prices
EIA Weekly Survey
Published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. South Carolina falls within PADD 1 - East Coast, one of five Petroleum Administration for Defense Districts (PADDs).
- Update frequency: Weekly (Mondays)
- Granularity: Regional (PADD 1 - East Coast)
- Methodology: Volume-weighted survey of ~900 retail outlets per region
Gas Prices in South Carolina Cities
Find gasoline prices in major South Carolina cities:
Compare South Carolina to Neighboring States
| State | PADD Region | View Prices |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina (Current) | PADD 1 - East Coast | - |
| North Carolina | PADD 1 - East Coast | View → |
| Georgia | PADD 1 - East Coast | View → |
Get South Carolina Gas Prices via API
from oilpriceapi import OilPriceAPI
client = OilPriceAPI(api_key="YOUR_API_KEY")
# Get South Carolina gasoline state average
price = client.prices.get_latest(
by_code="GASOLINE_RETAIL_STATE_SC_USD"
)
print(f"South Carolina gas: ${price.price}/gal")
# Get national gasoline average
national = client.prices.get_latest(by_code="GASOLINE_USD")
print(f"US average: ${national.price}/gal")Frequently Asked Questions
Why is gas relatively affordable in South Carolina?
South Carolina gasoline is $3.450/gal. Prices in South Carolina are influenced by its location in the PADD 1 - East Coast, proximity to refineries, local state and county taxes, and regional supply and demand dynamics.
What cities in South Carolina have the cheapest gas?
Charleston typically have competitive gasoline prices. View city-specific pages for the latest prices.
Can I get real-time South Carolina gas prices?
Yes! Use our API to get state-level gasoline price averages updated daily from AAA data, or national averages updated every 15 minutes. API code for South Carolina: GASOLINE_RETAIL_STATE_SC_USD
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