SC · fuel prices · week of Nov 9, 2026
South Carolina diesel and gas prices
The average pump price of diesel and gasoline in South Carolina, against the country and the Lower Atlantic region, and what it costs a truck per mile.
$5.586/gal diesel
−2.1% from last week
- Regular
- $3.452
- Premium
- $4.382
- Diesel vs US
- −8.8%
- Diesel, 1 year
- +52.9%
South Carolina prices by fuel
| Fuel | Per gallon | 1 wk | 1 yr | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel | $5.586 | −12.0¢ | +52.9% | Estimate |
| Regular gasoline | $3.452 | −9.8¢ | +27.9% | Estimate |
| Midgrade gasoline | $3.954 | −9.6¢ | +23.7% | Estimate |
| Premium gasoline | $4.382 | −8.7¢ | +22.5% | Estimate |
EIA does not survey South Carolina on its own. These are estimates: the Lower Atlantic regional survey with South Carolina's fuel taxes in place of the region's average tax.
South Carolina · monthly · dollars per gallon
South Carolina fuel price history
DieselRegular gasoline
Diesel in South Carolina averaged $5.586 a gallon in the week of Nov 9, 2026, −8.8% against the US average of $6.127 and against $5.694 across the Lower Atlantic region. That ranks South Carolina 49 of 49 for diesel, most expensive first.
Estimated history applies today's tax rates to past regional prices.
Fuel taxes in South Carolina
| Per gallon | State | Federal | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel | $0.288 | $0.244 | $0.532 |
| Gasoline | $0.288 | $0.184 | $0.472 |
State excise tax plus other state taxes and fees. EIA, July 2026.
Diesel cost per mile in South Carolina
At $5.586 a gallon, with fuel's share of the all-in rate for loads leaving South Carolina. South Carolina freight rates →
| Truck type | Fuel per mile | Per 1,000 miles |
|---|---|---|
| VAN53' dry van | $0.82 | $821 |
| REEF53' refrigerated | $0.92 | $916 |
| FLAT48' flatbed | $0.87 | $873 |
| STEPStep deck | $0.90 | $901 |
| PWRPower only | $0.82 | $821 |
| HOTHotshot | $0.56 | $559 |
| BOX26' box truck | $0.62 | $621 |
| SPRTSprinter van | $0.35 | $349 |
Fuel prices by city in South Carolina
- Charleston157,665
- Columbia144,788
- North Charleston126,005
- Mount Pleasant95,604
- Rock Hill75,798
- Greenville74,371
- Summerville52,625
- Goose Creek50,352
- Greer46,316
- Sumter42,958
- Florence40,923
- Myrtle Beach40,535
- Spartanburg39,606
- Hilton Head Island38,158
- Fort Mill36,244
- Bluffton36,146
- Aiken32,694
- Anderson30,937
- Mauldin29,746
- Conway29,656
- Simpsonville28,078
- Easley27,001
- North Augusta26,395
- Lexington25,354
- Greenwood22,667
- Hanahan21,983
- North Myrtle Beach20,798
- Clemson18,610
- West Columbia18,418
- Moncks Corner18,359
- Port Royal16,507
- Beaufort14,334
- Tega Cay14,294
- Hardeeville13,862
- Fountain Inn13,786
- Cayce13,645