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Gas Prices Surge in South Carolina Amid Tensions

2/24/2026

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  • Gas prices in South Carolina rose 2.7 cents last week to $2.58 per gallon, per GasBuddy.
  • Nationally, prices rose 1.2 cents to $2.88 per gallon.
  • South Carolina prices are 3.4 cents lower than a month ago.
  • Patrick De Haan from GasBuddy cited rising crude oil prices and U.S.–Iran tensions as factors driving the increases.
  • Experts warn prices may continue to rise as seasonal supply tightens, potentially nearing $3 per gallon.