South Carolina Gas Prices Decline by 15 Cents Per Gallon Amidst Seasonal Shift
The average price of a gallon of gas in South Carolina has decreased by 15 cents over the past week, contributing to a total decline of approximately 55 cents statewide in the last month. Despite this recent drop, the current average price of $3.45 per gallon remains 77 cents higher than a year ago, prior to the Iran war. GasBuddy analyst Patrick De Haan clarified that this price reduction is primarily due to seasonal factors, such as refiners completing maintenance and increasing output as demand lessens with cooler weather, rather than the outcome of recent elections. De Haan noted that gas prices have historically fallen in the 30 days leading up to elections every year since 2006, with the exception of 2010, indicating a consistent seasonal trend. The statewide average encompasses a broad range of prices, from a low of $3.03 to a high of $5.29 per gallon.
