Gas prices in Wilmington, NC
Gas prices in Wilmington, NCDaily metro average from AAA (2026-10-26), per gallon including taxes, for AAA’s Wilmington metro area in North Carolina.
Regular
$3.35
per gallon · €0.79/L
Midgrade
$3.85
per gallon · €0.91/L
Premium
$4.24
per gallon · €1.00/L
Diesel
$5.53
per gallon · €1.31/L
down vs last week 4.8% vs last week ($3.51) up vs a year ago 19.8% vs a year ago ($2.79)
Nearest North Carolina metros on price
The metros immediately either side of Wilmington in North Carolina, so you can see whether paying $3.35 here is normal or not.
| Metro | Regular | vs Wilmington |
|---|---|---|
| Goldsboro, NC | $3.26 | −$0.09 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $3.30 | −$0.05 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | $3.34 | −$0.00 |
| Wilmington, NC | $3.35 | — |
| Jacksonville, NC | $3.38 | +$0.03 |
| Hickory, Lenoir & Morganton, NC | $3.39 | +$0.05 |
| New Bern, NC | $3.43 | +$0.08 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $3.45 | +$0.10 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much is gas in Wilmington right now?
Regular gasoline averages $3.35 per gallon across Wilmington, NC today (AAA metro average, 2026-10-26). Midgrade is $3.85, premium $4.24 and diesel $5.53.
Is gas cheaper in Wilmington than the rest of North Carolina?
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Where does Wilmington rank in North Carolina?
Wilmington is the 4th cheapest of 15 North Carolina metros AAA tracks.
Are gas prices in Wilmington higher than a year ago?
Yes — regular is 19.8% higher than this time last year ($2.79/gal then, $3.35 now).