Gas prices in Charlotte & Gastonia, NC
Gas prices in Charlotte & Gastonia, NCDaily metro average from AAA (2026-10-26), per gallon including taxes, for AAA’s Charlotte-Gastonia-Rock Hill (NC only) metro area in North Carolina.
Nearest North Carolina metros on price
The metros immediately either side of Charlotte in North Carolina, so you can see whether paying $3.50 here is normal or not.
| Metro | Regular | vs Charlotte |
|---|---|---|
| Hickory, Lenoir & Morganton, NC | $3.39 | −$0.11 |
| New Bern, NC | $3.43 | −$0.08 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $3.45 | −$0.06 |
| Burlington, NC | $3.46 | −$0.04 |
| Charlotte & Gastonia, NC | $3.50 | — |
| Raleigh, NC | $3.52 | +$0.02 |
| Greensboro, NC | $3.53 | +$0.03 |
| Asheville, NC | $3.60 | +$0.09 |
| Durham & Chapel Hill, NC | $3.61 | +$0.11 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much is gas in Charlotte right now?
Regular gasoline averages $3.50 per gallon across Charlotte & Gastonia, NC today (AAA metro average, 2026-10-26). Midgrade is $4.00, premium $4.39 and diesel $5.49.
Is gas cheaper in Charlotte than the rest of North Carolina?
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Where does Charlotte rank in North Carolina?
Charlotte is the 10th cheapest of 15 North Carolina metros AAA tracks.
Are gas prices in Charlotte higher than a year ago?
Yes — regular is 26.0% higher than this time last year ($2.78/gal then, $3.50 now).