NC · fuel prices · week of Nov 9, 2026
North Carolina diesel and gas prices
The average pump price of diesel and gasoline in North Carolina, against the country and the Lower Atlantic region, and what it costs a truck per mile.
$5.711/gal diesel
−2.1% from last week
- Regular
- $3.577
- Premium
- $4.507
- Diesel vs US
- −6.8%
- Diesel, 1 year
- +51.2%
North Carolina prices by fuel
| Fuel | Per gallon | 1 wk | 1 yr | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel | $5.711 | −12.0¢ | +51.2% | Estimate |
| Regular gasoline | $3.577 | −9.8¢ | +26.7% | Estimate |
| Midgrade gasoline | $4.079 | −9.6¢ | +22.8% | Estimate |
| Premium gasoline | $4.507 | −8.7¢ | +21.7% | Estimate |
EIA does not survey North Carolina on its own. These are estimates: the Lower Atlantic regional survey with North Carolina's fuel taxes in place of the region's average tax.
North Carolina · monthly · dollars per gallon
North Carolina fuel price history
DieselRegular gasoline
Diesel in North Carolina averaged $5.711 a gallon in the week of Nov 9, 2026, −6.8% against the US average of $6.127 and against $5.694 across the Lower Atlantic region. That ranks North Carolina 45 of 49 for diesel, most expensive first.
Estimated history applies today's tax rates to past regional prices.
Fuel taxes in North Carolina
| Per gallon | State | Federal | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel | $0.413 | $0.244 | $0.657 |
| Gasoline | $0.413 | $0.184 | $0.597 |
State excise tax plus other state taxes and fees. EIA, July 2026.
Diesel cost per mile in North Carolina
At $5.711 a gallon, with fuel's share of the all-in rate for loads leaving North Carolina. North Carolina freight rates →
| Truck type | Fuel per mile | Per 1,000 miles |
|---|---|---|
| VAN53' dry van | $0.84 | $840 |
| REEF53' refrigerated | $0.94 | $936 |
| FLAT48' flatbed | $0.89 | $892 |
| STEPStep deck | $0.92 | $921 |
| PWRPower only | $0.84 | $840 |
| HOTHotshot | $0.57 | $571 |
| BOX26' box truck | $0.63 | $635 |
| SPRTSprinter van | $0.36 | $357 |
Fuel prices by city in North Carolina
- Charlotte943,476
- Raleigh499,825
- Greensboro307,381
- Durham301,870
- Winston-Salem255,769
- Fayetteville209,496
- Cary182,659
- Wilmington125,284
- High Point118,601
- Concord112,395
- Greenville95,138
- Asheville94,992
- Gastonia85,535
- Apex75,977
- Jacksonville70,840
- Huntersville67,087
- Chapel Hill64,028
- Burlington61,365
- Kannapolis60,521
- Wake Forest56,764
- Rocky Mount54,541
- Mooresville52,884
- Holly Springs48,674
- Wilson48,579
- Fuquay-Varina46,317
- Hickory45,081
- Indian Trail43,867
- Monroe40,054
- Garner39,345
- Salisbury36,579
- Goldsboro34,629
- Leland34,451
- Cornelius34,366
- New Bern34,218
- Sanford32,971
- Morrisville32,628