As road trippers make their way into Myrtle Beach for the week, they may be checking over gas prices in the area to determine if it’s cheaper to fill up before or after the vacation.
In general, it’s more economical to fill up in the Myrtle Beach area, compared to other Carolina cities, according to data from AAA, formerly the American Automobile Association.
South Carolina gas tends to be less expensive than in North Carolina. AAA data shows over the past year, the discrepancy was anywhere between 11 cents and 1 cent. North Carolina has higher motor fuel taxes than the Palmetto State , which could explain higher fuel prices in the tar heel state…