Longs, SC
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Gas prices near 29568
Longs, SC · SC average $3.92/gal
Finding cheap gas in Longs (29568)
Longs is an unincorporated crossroads in northern Horry County, built around the point where SC 9 meets SC 905 about fifteen miles inland from the Grand Strand. It is country between the beach and the tobacco farms, and the gas options reflect that: a handful of stations at the main intersections rather than a dense retail strip.
Because SC 9 funnels a lot of beach-bound traffic down toward North Myrtle Beach and US 17, the stations along that route see plenty of through-drivers and price accordingly. Locals who know the area tend to fill up at the SC 9 and SC 905 hub or wait until they reach the busier corridors closer to Loris or the coast, where competition pushes prices down a few cents.
If you are heading to the beach, it is worth checking the pumps here before you hit the resort-area stations on the Strand, which run higher during the summer season.
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How to save more on gas in Longs
1. Use warehouse clubs
Costco and Sam’s Club typically price 15-25 cents per gallon below nearby stations. Membership pays for itself within a few fill-ups.
2. Fill up early in the week
Stations often raise prices Thursday for weekend demand. Fill up Monday through Wednesday to avoid the lift.
3. Keep tires properly inflated
Properly inflated tires improve fuel economy by up to 3 percent at current prices. Check pressure once a month.
4. Check back tomorrow
Prices can shift 10-20 cents overnight during volatile markets. A quick check before you leave home avoids paying yesterday’s spike.
5. Pay cash at split-pricing stations
Stations with cash and credit split pricing typically save an average of 10 cents per gallon when you pay cash.
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About gas prices in South Carolina
South Carolina sits on the Colonial Pipeline mainline, which supplies most of the state's gasoline from Gulf Coast refineries en route to the Northeast. The state gas tax is around 28 cents per gallon. Charleston, Columbia, Greenville, and Myrtle Beach all see relatively competitive pricing, with the coastal cities sometimes benefiting from direct tanker shipments through the Port of Charleston. Costco, Sam's Club, Murphy USA at Walmart, Sheetz (with strong Upstate presence), and Wawa (entering the market) lead on value across Charleston, Columbia, Greenville, and Myrtle Beach. Hurricane season can disrupt Colonial Pipeline operations and cause statewide price spikes, particularly when storms shut down Houston-area refineries that feed the pipeline.