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South Carolina Incentives and Laws for Fuel Taxes

The list below contains summaries of all South Carolina incentives and laws related to Fuel Taxes.

Laws and Regulations

Alternative Fuel Tax

Alternative fuels and blended fuels are exempt from the state sales and use tax. These fuels are, however, subject to a state fuels user fee of $0.16 per gallon. Alternative fuels include liquefied petroleum gas (propane) and compressed natural gas. Blended fuels are defined as mixtures composed of gasoline or diesel fuel and another liquid, other than products such as carburetor detergent or oxidation inhibitor, that can be used as a fuel to operate a highway vehicle. (Reference South Carolina Code of Laws 12-28-110, 12-28-310, and 12-36-2120(15))