Myrtle Beach, SC
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Gas prices near 29577
Myrtle Beach, SC · SC average $3.92/gal
Finding cheap gas in Myrtle Beach (29577)
This is the tourist heart of the Grand Strand, the ZIP that holds the Boardwalk, Broadway at the Beach, and the oceanfront hotel rows packed between Ocean Boulevard and Kings Highway. Fuel demand here is seasonal and captive, so the stations nearest the beachfront and the major attractions tend to post the highest prices in the city, especially during the summer crush.
US 17 Business and North Kings Highway carry most of the everyday traffic, and the better-priced pumps sit back from the oceanfront along those corridors and out toward the Market Common district. The blocks closest to the sand are built for visitors who will pay convenience prices, so stepping a few streets inland usually saves real money.
Year-round residents generally avoid filling up in the hotel zone entirely and head for the grocery and warehouse fuel toward the west side of the ZIP. If you are a visitor, a quick detour off Ocean Boulevard before you top off is the single easiest way to dodge the beach markup.
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How to save more on gas in Myrtle Beach
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.