Gas prices are through the roof in SC. Here’s where it’s cheapest in Columbia and still under $3

You’ve probably noticed gas isn’t as cheap as it was a couple of weeks ago.

Due to international conflicts in Iran, oil prices have gone up worldwide, reaching up to almost $120 on Monday. While oil prices are starting to drop, the average gas price in South Carolina is still much higher than it was last year.

As of Tuesday morning, average gas prices in SC were $3.21, while average gas prices last year were $2.72.

There are still some fuel stations that are selling gas for less than $3 in Columbia, however. Gas Buddy, a national gas price tracker, has a list of the 10 cheapest gas stations in SC. You can see all the gas stations here.

Here are the gas stations:

#1 Gas Shop at 4007 Farrow Rd

Reported regular gas prices were $2.59 a gallon if you pay with cash.

#2 BP at 841 Polo Rd

Reported regular gas prices were $2.89 a gallon if you pay with cash. Gas prices go up to $3.19 if you pay with card.

#3 Sunoco at 625 Whaley St

Reported regular gas prices were $2.99 a gallon, midgrade gas prices were $3.34 a gallon and premium gas prices were $3.79 a gallon if you pay with cash. Regular gas prices go up to $3.19 a gallon, midgrade gas prices go up to $3.40 and premium gas prices go up to $3.85 if you pay with card.

#4 Cheap Way at 1715 Leesburg Rd

Reported regular gas prices were $2.99 a gallon, midgrade gas prices were $3.25 a gallon and premium gas prices were $3.55 a gallon. Regular gas prices stayed at $2.99 a gallon, midgrade gas prices stayed at $3.25 a gallon and premium gas prices stayed at $3.55 a gallon.

#5 Sam’s Club at 350 Harbison Blvd

Reported regular gas prices were $3.02 a gallon, and premium gas prices were $3.79 a gallon. Most Sam’s Clubs require a membership to use their fuel stations.

#6 Sam’s Club at 5426 Forest Dr

Reported regular gas prices were $3.03 a gallon, and premium gas prices were $3.74 a gallon.

#7 Murphy Express at 3000 Two Notch Rd

Reported regular gas prices were $3.05 a gallon, midgrade gas prices were $3.69 a gallon and premium gas prices were $4.09.

#8 Murphy Express at 201 Bush River Rd

Reported gas prices were $3.09 a gallon, midgrade gas prices were $3.54 a gallon and premium gas prices were $3.94 a gallon.

#9 Exxon at 4000 Trotter Rd

Reported gas prices were $3.09 a gallon, midgrade gas prices were $3.54 a gallon and premium gas prices were $4.09 a gallon if you pay with cash. Regular gas prices were $3.15 a gallon, midgrade gas prices were $3.60 a gallon and premium gas prices were $4.15 a gallon.

#10 Exxon at 7850 Garners Ferry Rd

Reported gas prices were $3.09 a gallon, midgrade gas prices were $3.54 a gallon and premium gas prices were $4.09 a gallon if you pay with cash. Regular gas prices were $3.17 a gallon, midgrade gas prices were $3.62 and premium gas prices were $4.17 if you pay with card.

This story was originally published March 10, 2026 at 10:53 AM.