Summer Gas Prices Heating Up Across the State
Staff Report From South Carolina CEO
Tuesday, July 9th, 2019
Gas prices are heating up alongside summer temperatures across parts of the country and in parts of the Carolinas. In addition to rising gasoline demand, 13 states this month, including South Carolina, have introduced new gas taxes that have contributed to the increase.
North Carolina’s average of $2.55 is one cent less than last week, two cents more than last month and 11 cents less than this time last year. South Carolina’s $2.41 average is four cents more than last week, three cents more than last month and 12 cents less than this time last year.
“The majority of motorists in the Carolinas can expect to pay more at the pump throughout July, but the good news is we are still paying 10 cents less per gallon than we were this time last year,” said Tiffany Wright, AAA Carolinas spokesperson.
Today’s national average of $2.75 is four cents more than last week, but less than one cent cheaper than last month and 11 cents less expensive than a year ago.