Gas prices in Columbia, SC
Gas prices in Columbia, SCDaily metro average from AAA (2026-10-26), per gallon including taxes, for AAA’s Columbia metro area in South Carolina.
Regular
$3.82
per gallon · €0.90/L
Midgrade
$4.28
per gallon · €1.01/L
Premium
$4.72
per gallon · €1.11/L
Diesel
$5.80
per gallon · €1.37/L
up vs last week 0.3% vs last week ($3.81) up vs a year ago 38.4% vs a year ago ($2.76)
Nearest South Carolina metros on price
The metros immediately either side of Columbia in South Carolina, so you can see whether paying $3.82 here is normal or not.
| Metro | Regular | vs Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Rock Hill, SC | $3.73 | −$0.09 |
| Aiken & Edgfield Counties, SC | $3.79 | −$0.03 |
| Florence, SC | $3.81 | −$0.01 |
| Charleston & North Charleston, SC | $3.82 | −$0.01 |
| Columbia, SC | $3.82 | — |
| Hilton Head & Bluffton, SC | $3.90 | +$0.08 |
| Sumter, SC | $3.97 | +$0.15 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much is gas in Columbia right now?
Regular gasoline averages $3.82 per gallon across Columbia, SC today (AAA metro average, 2026-10-26). Midgrade is $4.28, premium $4.72 and diesel $5.80.
Is gas cheaper in Columbia than the rest of South Carolina?
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Where does Columbia rank in South Carolina?
Columbia is the 8th cheapest of 10 South Carolina metros AAA tracks.
Are gas prices in Columbia higher than a year ago?
Yes — regular is 38.4% higher than this time last year ($2.76/gal then, $3.82 now).