As SC diesel prices rise, so do economic impact fears

The rising cost of diesel fuel is threatening the livelihood of South Carolina’s truckers and forcing operational changes at the Port of Charleston.

By: David Wren

Outlets: South Carolina Daily Gazette

Published: September 18, 2026

Words: 894

Last Updated: 1 month ago

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The rising cost of diesel fuel is threatening the livelihood of South Carolina’s truckers, driving fears of inflation spikes and forcing operational changes at the Port of Charleston as the state’s economy confronts record pump prices that are expected to continue climbing.

“It’s painful everywhere,” said Rick Todd, president and CEO of the South Carolina Trucking Association. “Diesel fuel has been characterized as the workhorse fuel for the world. I mean, literally everything is driven …

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