Gas prices in Durham & Chapel Hill, NC
Gas prices in Durham & Chapel Hill, NCDaily metro average from AAA (2026-10-26), per gallon including taxes, for AAA’s Durham-Chapel Hill metro area in North Carolina.
Regular
$3.61
per gallon · €0.85/L
Midgrade
$4.05
per gallon · €0.96/L
Premium
$4.46
per gallon · €1.05/L
Diesel
$5.63
per gallon · €1.33/L
down vs last week 2.6% vs last week ($3.71) up vs a year ago 26.7% vs a year ago ($2.85)
Nearest North Carolina metros on price
The metros immediately either side of Durham in North Carolina, so you can see whether paying $3.61 here is normal or not.
| Metro | Regular | vs Durham |
|---|---|---|
| Charlotte & Gastonia, NC | $3.50 | −$0.11 |
| Raleigh, NC | $3.52 | −$0.09 |
| Greensboro, NC | $3.53 | −$0.08 |
| Asheville, NC | $3.60 | −$0.02 |
| Durham & Chapel Hill, NC | $3.61 | — |
| Currituck County (Hampton Roads), NC | $3.61 | +$0.00 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much is gas in Durham right now?
Regular gasoline averages $3.61 per gallon across Durham & Chapel Hill, NC today (AAA metro average, 2026-10-26). Midgrade is $4.05, premium $4.46 and diesel $5.63.
Is gas cheaper in Durham than the rest of North Carolina?
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Where does Durham rank in North Carolina?
Durham is the 14th cheapest of 15 North Carolina metros AAA tracks.
Are gas prices in Durham higher than a year ago?
Yes — regular is 26.7% higher than this time last year ($2.85/gal then, $3.61 now).