CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — Average gasoline prices in South Carolina climbed sharply over the past week, rising nearly 14 cents per gallon, according to new data from GasBuddy.
Prices across the state are averaging $2.61 per gallon, up 13.8 cents from a week ago and 14.6 cents higher than a month ago. Drivers are still paying less than they did a year ago, however, with current prices about 22 cents per gallon lower than this time last year, GasBuddy said.
The national average price of gasoline also increased, rising 7.5 cents over the past week to $2.84 per gallon. National prices are up 3.6 cents from a month ago but remain 23.9 cents lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel climbed 7.8 cents in the past week to $3.54 per gallon…