Gas prices in North Carolina today
Regular gas in North Carolina averages $3.51 a gallon, 18% less than the U.S. average of $4.27. That makes North Carolina one of the cheapest: rank 1 of 51 (1 = cheapest).
| Grade | North Carolina | U.S. average | 15-gallon fill-up |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular | $3.51 | $4.27 | $53 |
| Mid-grade | $3.98 | $4.78 | $60 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $5.17 | $66 |
| Diesel | $5.56 | $6.35 | $83 |
Source: AAA, North Carolina average gas prices and AAA State Gas Price Averages, as of Oct 24, 2026. Fill-up = price × 15 gallons (our calculation). For metro-area prices, see AAA's North Carolina page.
Taxes in the price: 41.3¢ a gallon in North Carolina state taxes and fees plus the 18.4¢ federal tax, 59.6¢ in all, about 17% of today's price (Tax Foundation, July 2026; our calculation). Gas tax in North Carolina.
What driving costs in North Carolina
At $3.51 a gallon, a car that gets 27.2 mpg (the EPA's average for new vehicles) spends about $129 on gas every 1,000 miles, or 12.9 cents a mile (our calculation). Charging an electric car at North Carolina's average home electricity price costs about $46 for the same 1,000 miles. Gas is only one part of the bill: full-coverage car insurance in North Carolina averages $1,356 a year.
Planning a drive? The road trip cost calculator uses today's gas price, and the true cost of owning a car puts fuel next to insurance, repairs and depreciation.
Common questions
What is the average gas price in North Carolina today?
Regular gas in North Carolina averaged $3.51 a gallon on Oct 24, 2026, per AAA. Mid-grade was $3.98, premium $4.39 and diesel $5.56.
Is gas in North Carolina cheaper than the national average?
Yes. North Carolina's $3.51 is 18% less than the U.S. average of $4.27, which ranks it 1 of 51 states and DC (1 = cheapest, our ranking of AAA data).
How much does it cost to fill up a car in North Carolina?
About $53 for 15 gallons of regular at today's North Carolina average (our calculation). Driving 1,000 miles in a car that gets 27.2 mpg costs about $129 in gas.
Is an electric car cheaper to run than gas in North Carolina?
At North Carolina's average home electricity price, charging an EV for 1,000 miles costs about $46, compared with about $129 in gas for a 27.2 mpg car (our calculation from EIA and AAA prices, 31 kWh per 100 miles from fueleconomy.gov).
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