As Gas Prices Surge, Consumers Find Ways to Keep Spending

South Carolina gas prices up 51 cents in one week; diesel costs reach all-time high

AAA states diesel prices in South Carolina are at a record high of $6.15 a gallon, nearly $2.69 more than a year ago.

As gas prices surge, consumers find ways to keep spending

Regular gas is nearing $4.50 a gallon and diesel sets a new record in AAA's weekly report.

Arkansas gasoline prices closing in on 2022 record, diesel sets record in latest weekly report

Arkansas gas prices reached an average of $4.03 per gallon on September 17, nearing the state's June 2022 record while diesel hit a new record high.

Diesel Prices Hit All-Time High

The national average price for diesel hit a record $6.40 per gallon Thursday, up nearly 73% from last year. AAA data showed diesel averaging $6.3956, up from $3.7075 one year earlier. It was the highest national average the organization has recorded. At a campaign rally in North Carolina on Wednesday, President Donald Trump described the higher fuel prices as a relatively small “price to pay” compared to the prospect of Iran obtaining a nuclear …