Gas prices drop for South Carolina drivers

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — You may have noticed a little drop at the pumps if you've filled up recently.

Prices are down a little over 5¢ over the last week, according to GasBuddy.

The statewide average right now is $2.23 a gallon.

"With oil prices now nearly $6 per barrel lower than a week ago and nearing their lowest level since October, there's plenty more room for the decline in gas prices to be extended again. While the national average could fall into the $2.30's before all is said and done, the downward move likely won't last much more than a few more weeks," explained Patrick DeHaan, head of petroleum analysis for GasBuddy. "For now, my advice to motorists is don't be in a rush to fill- nearly every station nationwide will be cutting their prices in the days ahead- but shop around if you do need to fill up and patronize the stations with the lowest prices."

On Jan. 27 of 2019, we were paying $1.99 a gallon.