Rock Hill, SC
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Rock Hill, SC · SC average $3.65/gal
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Rock Hill, SC · 29730
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- $3.65/gal
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Finding cheap gas in Rock Hill (29730)
Rock Hill's 29730 wraps around downtown and Winthrop University, with the city sitting on I-77 roughly twenty-five miles south of Charlotte. The Cherry Road corridor at Exit 82 is the commercial spine here, lined with the chains, big-box stores, and the heaviest concentration of fuel in town.
Cherry Road is where the price competition lives, so the stations clustered around that interchange and out along the strip generally post the most aggressive numbers. Closer to downtown and the Winthrop campus, the options thin out, and you will usually circle back toward Cherry Road or the I-77 corridor for a real fill-up.
Like the rest of upper York County, South Carolina's lower fuel tax keeps Rock Hill cheaper than the Charlotte side of the line, which is why northbound drivers often top off here before crossing into North Carolina. If you are getting on I-77, the stations set back from the ramp tend to beat the interchange pumps that price for travelers.
Today’s lowest gas prices in 29730
- 1. Sam's Club at 2474 Cross Pointe Dr offers regular at $3.39/gal (5.0 mi away).
- 2. BP at 860 Heckle Blvd offers regular at $3.49/gal (3.8 mi away).
- 3. Murphy USA at 2371 N. Dave Lyle Blvd. offers regular at $3.59/gal (4.7 mi away).
- 4. Lesslie Mart-Express at 661 N Anderson Rd offers regular at $3.59/gal (3.8 mi away).
- 5. QuikTrip at 1169 S Anderson Rd offers regular at $3.63/gal (2.4 mi away).
Prices are aggregated from station-level data and refreshed daily.
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How to save more on gas in Rock Hill
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.