South Carolina Gas Prices Reached $4.10

The state average sits below the national figure as local lawmakers debate tax relief proposals.

Updated on Sept. 28, 2026 in Inflation

Bold flat-color editorial illustration showing an industrial fuel tank in a forest, representing state economic policy. — South Carolina gas prices hit $4.10 per gallon in late September, as Governor Henry McMaster resists legislative calls for a special session to address fuel tax rebates. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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The average price for a gallon of gasoline in South Carolina hit $4.10 on September 28, 2026. This remains below the current national average of $4.48 per gallon.

Why it matters

Rising fuel costs have prompted legislative efforts to provide financial relief to South Carolina households. However, proposals for a direct tax rebate currently face opposition from state leadership.

South Carolina gasoline averages $4.10 per gallon while diesel fuel reaches $6.01. The national average gas price is currently $4.48 per gallon.

The players

Jordan Pace

Representative Jordan Pace is a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives who has advocated for gas tax relief.

Henry McMaster

Henry McMaster is the Governor of South Carolina who currently holds the authority to call special legislative sessions.

The details

Representative Jordan Pace has introduced a plan to provide gas tax rebates of $300 to households with dependents and $200 for other households. Governor Henry McMaster has rejected calls for a special legislative session, citing potential funding shortfalls for road repairs.

September 28, 2026: South Carolina average gas prices reached $4.10 per gallon.

Macro View

This legislative debate follows a pattern set by the South Carolina state infrastructure maintenance funding requirements regarding the use of fuel tax revenue. The state continues to balance immediate cost-of-living relief against long-term capital investments in transportation.

Residents may see potential financial relief if the proposed $200 or $300 rebates are approved by the legislature. Currently, households must manage budgets adjusted for the $4.10 gas price and $6.01 diesel cost.

The takeaway

Drivers should monitor state legislative updates for any changes to fuel tax policy that might impact household budgets. Tracking the broader divergence between state and national fuel averages can help families anticipate potential cost variations.