Charleston Reporter

The average cost for a gallon of diesel gas in or near zip code 29412 for the week of May 18-24 is $2.79, according to GasBuddy.com. The lowest price is $2.79.

In greater South Carolina, the average price is $1.64 and the lowest price is $1.25. Trends show the price as stable.

The average price of unleaded gas in the state is $1.663 per gallon. The previous week, the state average was $1.618 per gallon. The average has increased since last month, when it was $1.64 per gallon – a 2.3 cent difference.Last year, the average price for a gallon of gas was $2.491.

Data is accurate as of press time, but gas prices have been known to fluctuate on a daily, and even hourly, basis.