Gas prices in North Carolina today
The latest reported regular gas average in North Carolina is $3.50 per gallon, with diesel at $5.55/gal. Prices include taxes. Compare fuel grades, recent changes and local metro averages below; individual pump prices vary.
North Carolina gas price trends
Regular, AAA daily state averages, as of 2026-10-25
A 15-US-gallon fill of regular gasoline in North Carolina costs about $52.43 at the state average reported on 2026-10-25, $1.93 less than on 2026-10-18.
The comparison holds the amount of fuel constant, so it shows what the price change means for your bill. For a road trip, use the averages to set a budget and check actual pump prices before choosing a stop.
- vs yesterday
- down North Carolina regular 0.4%
- $3.51 on 2026-10-24 → $3.50
- $0.21 less per 15-gallon fill
- vs a week ago
- down North Carolina regular 3.6%
- $3.62 on 2026-10-18 → $3.50
- $1.93 less per 15-gallon fill
- vs a month ago
- down North Carolina regular 16.1%
- $4.17 → $3.50
- $10.09 less per 15-gallon fill
- vs a year ago
- up North Carolina regular 25.5%
- $2.78 → $3.50
- $10.67 more per 15-gallon fill
Cost for 15 US gallons of regular gasoline · USD
- Reported 2026-10-25
- USD 52.43
- Week ago (2026-10-18)
- USD 54.36
- Month ago
- USD 62.52
- Year ago
- USD 41.76
FuelWide calculation: each AAA regular state average × the selected US gallons, rounded to cents. Observations as of 2026-10-25; month-ago and year-ago are AAA's comparison labels. Station prices vary.
Check the AAA source for North Carolina
| Period | regular | midgrade | premium | diesel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reported 2026-10-25 | $3.50 | $3.96 | $4.37 | $5.55 |
| Yesterday (2026-10-24) | $3.51 | $3.98 | $4.39 | $5.56 |
| Week ago (2026-10-18) | $3.62 | $4.09 | $4.50 | $5.63 |
| Month ago | $4.17 | $4.63 | $5.03 | $6.19 |
| Year ago | $2.78 | $3.25 | $3.64 | $3.48 |
The EIA doesn’t survey North Carolina weekly, so there is no long North Carolina series. For the trend it follows, see US gas price history since 1990 →
North Carolina diesel prices
Diesel averages $5.55 per gallon in North Carolina, according to AAA on 2026-10-25. That is $0.79/gal below the unweighted mean of AAA’s 51 diesel averages for states and DC. A 30-gallon fill costs about $166.56.
North Carolina diesel prices by city, with the weekly and yearly change and the diesel tax →
Lowest reported metro diesel averages in North Carolina
AAA metro averages as of 2026-10-25. Area averages, not individual station prices. Compare all local areas →
Gas stations in North Carolina
Stations color-coded by brand — the panel ranks the providers and you can filter to one brand. Move the map anywhere in North Carolina and press “Search this area”.
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a gallon more for premium than regular in North Carolina. How that compares with every other state, and whether your car needs it.
Where gas is cheapest in North Carolina: prices by metro area
AAA reports separate daily averages for 15 North Carolina metros — $0.40 a gallon between the cheapest and the dearest.
- 1Goldsboro$3.27
- 2Fayetteville$3.33
- 3Rocky Mount$3.35
- 4Wilmington$3.36
- 5Jacksonville$3.40
- 6Hickory, Lenoir & Morganton$3.41
- 7New Bern$3.44
- 8Winston-Salem$3.46
- 9Burlington$3.47
- 10Charlotte & Gastonia$3.51
- 11Raleigh$3.54
- 12Greensboro$3.54
- 13Asheville$3.62
- 14Durham & Chapel Hill$3.63
- 15Currituck County (Hampton Roads)$3.67
AAA metro averages · 2026-10-25
What a tank costs in North Carolina, and how much of it is tax
- Compact — 12 gal$41.94
- Sedan / crossover — 15 gal$52.43
- SUV — 20 gal$69.90
- Full-size pickup — 26 gal$90.87
Tax is 17% of the pump price in North Carolina. Pre-tax figure is an estimate — state rates as of 2026-01-01.
North Carolina compared with neighbouring states
Where the line is worth crossing, and where it is not — each comparison shows how much of the gap is tax rather than the fuel itself.
- North Carolina$3.50
- Georgia$3.66
- Texas$3.72
- South Carolina$3.78
- Louisiana$3.79
- Alabama$3.82
- Tennessee$3.82
- Mississippi$3.84
- Arkansas$3.85
- Delaware$3.91
- Oklahoma$3.92
- Missouri$3.93
- Kansas$3.94
- Maryland$3.98
- Indiana$4.00
- Kentucky$4.04
- Virginia$4.05
- Florida$4.11
- North Dakota$4.11
- Rhode Island$4.15
- New Jersey$4.17
- Iowa$4.20
- Minnesota$4.20
- West Virginia$4.20
- South Dakota$4.21
- New Hampshire$4.21
- New Mexico$4.22
- Massachusetts$4.23
- Maine$4.30
- Connecticut$4.30
- Nebraska$4.32
- Vermont$4.36
- District of Columbia$4.36
- New York$4.38
- Montana$4.40
- Wyoming$4.41
- Ohio$4.42
- Pennsylvania$4.44
- Colorado$4.46
- Arizona$4.52
- Wisconsin$4.53
- Utah$4.66
- Idaho$4.69
- Michigan$4.83
- Alaska$4.86
- Oregon$4.87
- Illinois$4.89
- Nevada$5.30
- Washington$5.31
- Hawaii$5.66
- California$6.02
The answer, in full — and where it comes from
As of 25 October 2026, regular gasoline in North Carolina averages $3.50/gal, the state average. Source: Daily fuel gauge report, AAA (a third-party aggregator, published daily). Retrieved by FuelWide on 25 October 2026.
Midgrade gasoline in North Carolina averages $3.96/gal. Premium gasoline in North Carolina averages $4.37/gal. Diesel in North Carolina averages $5.55/gal.
- Price:
- $3.50/gal
- Fuel:
- Regular gasoline
- Price basis:
- State average
- Applies to:
- North Carolina (state level)
- Measured:
- 2026-10-25
- Retrieved:
- 2026-10-25
- Source:
- AAA — a third-party aggregator
Daily fuel gauge report · State and metro averages: AAA · How we measure this
Tools for drivers in North Carolina
Frequently asked questions
How much is gas in North Carolina right now?
Regular gasoline in North Carolina averages $3.50 per gallon today (AAA daily state average). Midgrade is $3.96, premium $4.37 and diesel $5.55.
Is gas in North Carolina expensive compared to other states?
North Carolina ranks 1 of 51 states from cheapest to most expensive for regular gas this week.
Is gas in North Carolina above or below the US average?
Regular in North Carolina is 18.9% below the unweighted mean of AAA's 51 state averages ($4.31/gal), measured on 2026-10-25. The EIA publishes a separate, volume-weighted national average weekly; the two are different measurements and will not match.
How much is diesel in North Carolina today?
Diesel averages $5.55 a gallon in North Carolina today (AAA daily state average), down 1.3% on a week earlier. A 30-gallon pickup fill costs about $166.56.
How have gas prices in North Carolina changed recently?
Regular gas in North Carolina is down 3.6% on a week ago, down 16.1% on a month ago, up 25.5% on a year ago, according to AAA's daily state averages.
Where is gas cheapest in North Carolina?
Among the 15 North Carolina metro areas AAA reports, Goldsboro is cheapest at $3.27 a gallon for regular and Currituck County (Hampton Roads) dearest at $3.67. These are area averages; individual stations vary.
How much tax is on a gallon of diesel in North Carolina?
$0.65 a gallon — $0.24 federal plus $0.41 in North Carolina state taxes and fees, the 13 highest of 51 states. That is about 12% of today's pump price of $5.55. Rates as of 2026-01-01.
How much tax is on a gallon of gas in North Carolina?
$0.59 a gallon — $0.18 federal plus $0.41 in North Carolina state taxes and fees, the 12 highest of 51 states. That is about 17% of the pump price. Rates as of 2026-01-01.
How much does it cost to fill up in North Carolina?
At today's average of $3.50 a gallon, a 15-gallon sedan tank costs $52.43 to fill from empty, and a 26-gallon full-size pickup $90.87.
Why this price is what it is
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