North Carolina Gas Prices
Weekly average gasoline price for North Carolina — EIA retail survey data.
Current North Carolina Gas Price
North Carolina Average
$4.031/gal
Week ending Monday, September 7, 2026
EIA does not publish a direct weekly series for North Carolina. Showing PADD 1 (East Coast) regional average.
vs last year: +$0.968 (+31.6%)
National average
$4.157
vs national
-$0.126
National rank
#29 of 51
Weekly retail gasoline survey data from U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) (eia.gov). Updated 9/14/2026, 1:09:37 AM ET. Not live pump prices — always check your local station for current prices.
12-Month Price Trend
+$1.015 (+33.7%) over 52 weeksNorth Carolina Gas Taxes
State gas tax
40¢/gal
With federal (18.4¢)
58.4¢/gal
vs. state average
+6.3¢
North Carolina drivers pay about 40¢ per gallon in state gasoline taxes, above the 33.7¢ average across the 50 states and D.C. Figures are approximate (as of 2025) and exclude local sales taxes; verify current rates with your state revenue department.
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See the latest weekly average gasoline price in North Carolina, how it compares with the national average, and what has been moving prices. North Carolina prices reflect Southeast supply, coastal vs. inland differences, and a state tax near the national mid-to-high range.
See the latest weekly average for North Carolina, the trend versus the U.S., and fuel-tax context. EIA may use a regional series when a direct NC weekly is not published.
Current North Carolina Gas Price
This page shows the latest EIA weekly average retail price for regular gasoline in North Carolina, with the survey week ending date and recent trend. It is a statewide (or best available regional) survey average — not a live price at a specific station.
North Carolina Gas Taxes
North Carolina drivers pay about 40¢ per gallon in state gasoline taxes (roughly 58.4¢ with the 18.4¢ federal tax) — 6.3¢ above the 33.7¢ average across the 50 states and D.C. (approx., as of 2025).
Why North Carolina Prices Move
The Carolinas pull product along the Southeast pipeline corridor. Hurricanes, terminal issues, and summer driving demand all move prices. The state tax is meaningful but usually not California-high.
Latest North Carolina Energy News
- Oil prices rise after drone attacks shut down Saudi Arabia’s East-West pipelineThe Guardian — World•about 4 hours ago
- Iran live updates: Oil prices rise after strikes in Saudi Arabia, Strait of HormuzABC News•about 5 hours ago
- Diplomacy stumbles as meeting on Hormuz between Iran and Gulf states is postponed - timesofisrael.comGoogle News•about 7 hours ago
- Oil Jumps as Shutdown of Saudi Pipeline Deepens Energy Crisis - Bloomberg.comGoogle News•about 7 hours ago
- Protests break out across Syria over fuel price increasesAl Jazeera•about 7 hours ago
- Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan expect September Fed hike as inflation lingers - ReutersGoogle News•about 9 hours ago
- Trump Calls On Zelenskyy To Stop Attacks On Russian Diesel FacilitiesZeroHedge•about 9 hours ago
- Satellite images show extent of damage to major Saudi pipeline, amid global oil supply fears - The GuardianGoogle News•about 9 hours ago
- Oil Prices Surge as Middle East Attacks Continue and Diplomacy Stumbles - Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.comGoogle News•about 9 hours ago
- BRICS Steps Off The Dollar, With Iran Pressing HardestZeroHedge•about 10 hours ago
- U.S. military on high alert as Iran, allies target energy supplyCBS News•about 11 hours ago
- Trump visits Ireland amid skyrocketing energy pricesCBS News•about 11 hours ago
North Carolina Gas Prices — Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the average gas price in North Carolina?
- The EIA publishes a weekly average retail price for regular gasoline, typically each Monday for the prior week. This page lists the current North Carolina weekly average with its survey date and trend. It is a survey average, not a live pump price.
- What is the gas tax in North Carolina?
- North Carolina drivers pay about 40¢ per gallon in state gasoline taxes (roughly 58.4¢ with the 18.4¢ federal tax) — 6.3¢ above the 33.7¢ average across the 50 states and D.C. (approx., as of 2025).
- Are these live pump prices in North Carolina?
- No. These are EIA weekly survey averages for North Carolina, not real-time prices at individual gas stations. Check local stations or a pump-price app for the current street price.
- Why is gas expensive (or cheap) in North Carolina?
- North Carolina gas prices track Southeast supply and a state fuel tax around 40¢/gal (approx., as of 2025) before federal tax. Coastal stations can run higher than inland averages during peak tourism.