North Carolina diesel prices today
North Carolina diesel prices todayDiesel averages $6.06 a gallon in North Carolina on 2 October 2026 — the 40th most expensive of 51 states, and down $0.14 on the week.
North Carolina against the other states
$0.31 a gallon below the unweighted mean of AAA's 51 state averages ($6.36). The cheapest diesel is in Texas at $5.79, the dearest in California at $8.38.
Regular gas in North Carolina is $4.05, so diesel costs $2.00 more per gallon — and more than premium at $4.91.
Tax on a gallon of diesel
$0.24 federal + $0.41 North Carolina · 13th highest of 51. The rest — about $5.40 — is the fuel itself, refining, distribution and the retailer’s margin.
Rates as of 1 January 2026. Local taxes, where they apply, are not included.
Diesel prices by city in North Carolina
AAA's diesel averages for 15 North Carolina metro areas, cheapest first — $0.36 a gallon between the two ends.
| Metro area | Diesel | vs state |
|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville | $5.93 | −$0.13 |
| Hickory, Lenoir & Morganton | $5.95 | −$0.11 |
| Fayetteville | $5.99 | −$0.07 |
| Burlington | $6.01 | −$0.05 |
| Wilmington | $6.02 | −$0.04 |
| Rocky Mount | $6.02 | −$0.03 |
| Charlotte & Gastonia | $6.02 | −$0.03 |
| Goldsboro | $6.03 | −$0.02 |
| New Bern | $6.03 | −$0.02 |
| Winston-Salem | $6.05 | −$0.01 |
| Raleigh | $6.10 | +$0.05 |
| Asheville | $6.11 | +$0.06 |
| Greensboro | $6.11 | +$0.06 |
| Durham & Chapel Hill | $6.16 | +$0.11 |
| Currituck County (Hampton Roads) | $6.29 | +$0.23 |
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What a diesel fill-up costs in North Carolina
- Diesel car or SUV — 18 gal$108.99
- Heavy-duty pickup — 34 gal$205.87
- Box truck — 60 gal$363.30
- Semi truck, two tanks — 250 gal$1,513.75
Diesel in neighbouring states
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Frequently asked questions
How much is diesel in North Carolina today?
$6.06 a gallon, AAA's North Carolina average for 2 October 2026 — the 40th most expensive of 51 states. Regular gasoline is $4.05, so diesel costs $2.00 more per gallon.
Are diesel prices going up in North Carolina?
Diesel is down $0.14 (2.2%) on a week ago, and up $2.54 on a year ago, when it was $3.51, on AAA's own earlier averages.
Where is diesel cheapest in North Carolina?
Of the 15 metro areas AAA reports in North Carolina, Jacksonville has the cheapest diesel at $5.93 a gallon and Currituck County (Hampton Roads) the dearest at $6.29. Individual stations vary around these averages.
How much is the diesel tax in North Carolina?
$0.65 a gallon: $0.24 federal plus $0.41 in North Carolina state taxes and fees, the 13th highest of 51. The state average is $0.36. Rates as of 1 January 2026.
Is diesel cheaper in a neighbouring state?
Yes — South Carolina ($5.91, $0.14 less), Georgia ($5.92, $0.14 less). On a 100-gallon fill that is up to $14.30; whether it is worth the drive depends on how far the border is.