SC gas prices nearly flat over previous week as national price rises

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) – Unlike the national average for a gallon of gasoline, South Carolina’s average fell, but only by less than a penny.

GasBuddy reported the average price of gas in South Carolina was $3.23 per gallon, a drop of a half-cent over the previous week, based on a survey of more than 3,000 state gas stations.

That puts prices 4.4 cents higher than a month ago but 7 cents lower than one year ago.

The lowest prices across the Tri-County area as of Monday morning was $2.89, reported in North Charleston.

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Palmetto State gas prices ranged on Sunday from $2.89 to $3.69, a range of 80 cents per gallon.

But the national average price rose 4.3 cents over the last week, landing on $3.64 per gallon as of Monday morning. The national average is up 10.8 cents over a month ago and 1.1 cents lower than a year ago.

Patrick De Haan, the lead petroleum analyst at GasBuddy said the nationwide changeover to summer gasoline, one of the lead three factors causing prices to rise in the last few months is now behind us.

“However, it may take time for the largest pain point to be over: refinery maintenance. The next few weeks should see many refineries wrapping up their work and gasoline output should rise, putting downward pressure on gasoline prices soon,” he said. “While Israel’s retribution on Iran was somewhat surprising, it was also measured, with Iran virtually not even mentioning it publicly. As such, the price of oil has moved slightly lower, following the de-escalation that now appears to be taking place. I’m hopeful with reduced concern in the Middle East and an end to the seasonal factors pushing prices up that Americans will soon see relief.”

The national average price of diesel has decreased 0.4 cents in the last week and stands at $4.01 per gallon.

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