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SC gas prices spike, diesel hits record high in the state

South Carolina Public Radio | By Kristina Thacker
Published September 11, 2026 at 9:43 AM EDT
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Gas prices in South Carolina spiked this week.

AAA reports the average price of gas in South Carolina is sitting at over $3.92. That's 15 cents higher than this time last week.

Diesel prices are now at record highs in the state, sitting at $5.89 a gallon. This comes as the price for oil continues to rise.

Although South Carolina is seeing unusually high prices, the state remains one of the cheapest in the country to fill up.

The national average for regular gas is $4.30.
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Kristina Thacker
Kristina Thacker joined the South Carolina Public Radio team in September of 2025. She is a multimedia journalist with experience in both on-air reporting and production.
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