Natural Gas in South Carolina

~$14.20 per thousand cu ft
Residential Natural Gas Price
2023 est.

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Compared to the United States

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Side-by-side comparison of South Carolina vs. the U.S. average.

National ranking

How states rank by natural gas share of electricity.

#1Rhode Island89%
#2Delaware88%
#3Illinois81%
#4Florida74%
#5Massachusetts68%
#6Louisiana68%
#7Virginia61%
#8Montana55
#9Nevada55%
#10Ohio50%
#11Vermont50
#12New Jersey48%
#13Georgia40%
#14Arizona39%
#15Michigan36%
#16North Carolina35%
#17Indiana34%
#18Colorado30%
#19New Mexico28%
#20Utah27%
#21Oregon25%
#22Wisconsin24%
#23Washington24%
#24Kentucky22%
#25Minnesota22%
#26Tennessee22%
#27New Hampshire20%
#28Alaska20%
#29Texas11.6
#30South Dakota10%
#31Missouri9%
#32Pennsylvania7.6
#33Wyoming7
#34Maine5%

Overview

Natural gas plays a smaller role in South Carolina's energy mix than electricity, with residential prices averaging near $14 per thousand cubic feet. Most gas is delivered via interstate pipelines from the Gulf Coast, and usage is concentrated in urban areas for heating and cooking.

Did you know?

  • South Carolina relies mainly on interstate pipelines from the Gulf Coast for its natural gas supply, since it has no significant in-state production.

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