Gas Prices in Columbia, SC Today

Updated April 5, 2026 — Prices updated regularly from EIA data

$2.88

Average Regular Unleaded — Columbia, South Carolina

Current Gas Prices in Columbia

At $$2.88 per gallon, Columbia's current gas prices are $0.18 below the South Carolina average both the South Carolina average and the national benchmark. Savvy Columbia drivers know where to find the best prices in town.

Fuel TypePrice / GallonGradeTrend
Regular Unleaded$2.8887 octane▲ Rising
Mid-Grade$3.3389 octane▲ Rising
Premium$3.6091-93 octane▲ Rising
Diesel$3.90N/A▲ Rising

Price Comparison

Columbia Average
$2.88
Regular Unleaded
South Carolina State Average
$3.06
$0.18 below the South Carolina average
National Average
$3.99
$1.11 below the national average

About Gas Prices in Columbia

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Gas Prices by Brand in This City

Estimated prices based on brand modifiers. Sorted cheapest to most expensive.

CHEAPEST
Costco
$2.73
Speedway
$2.85
Circle K
$2.86
Sunoco
$2.89
Marathon
$2.90
BP
$2.92
Mobil
$2.93
Exxon
$2.94
Shell
$2.96
Chevron
$2.98

Fuel Type Prices in This City

Regular Unleaded
87 octane
Premium Gasoline
91-93 octane
Diesel Fuel
N/A

Gas Prices in Nearby Cities

Augusta$2.95Charlotte$3.05Greenville$2.97
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Frequently Asked Questions

The cheapest gas in Columbia is typically found at warehouse clubs (Costco, Sam's Club), high-volume discount chains like Circle K and Speedway, and stations in commercial strips with multiple competitors. Our brand comparison table shows current estimated prices by major brand in Columbia.
Columbia's current average of $$2.88 compares to the South Carolina statewide average of $$3.06. Columbia is $0.18 below the South Carolina average the state average, which is typical for a metro of its size and location.
Gas stations in Columbia typically update prices 1-3 times per week in response to wholesale market changes. Prices generally dip early in the week and rise Thursday-Sunday. Following weekly trends helps identify optimal fill-up windows.
Costco and Sam's Club fuel stations serve many major metropolitan areas and offer the lowest prices for members — typically 15-25 cents below local market. Membership costs $65-130/year but typically pays for itself in fuel savings alone for regular drivers.
Gas price spikes in Columbia are typically triggered by regional supply disruptions, pipeline outages, refinery maintenance, seasonal blend transitions, and global crude oil price increases. Holiday demand surges around Memorial Day, July 4th, and Labor Day also push prices up temporarily.

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