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North Carolina Gas Prices
EIA does not publish a weekly North Carolina average. These are averages for the Lower Atlantic (PADD 1C) region, which includes North Carolina.
This is a regional average, not a North Carolina average. Prices in parts of North Carolina can be higher or lower than the region as a whole.
- Regular, region
- $3.86/gal
- Midgrade, region
- $4.35/gal
- Premium, region
- $4.72/gal
- Diesel, region
- $5.74/gal
Lower Atlantic (PADD 1C) gas prices over 3 years
Monthly average of weekly prices, dollars per gallon
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| Period | Regular |
|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | $3.92 |
| Dec 2025 | $2.74 |
Last 12 weeks
Regular gasoline, dollars per gallon
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| Week of | Regular | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 10/19/2026 | $3.86 | -1.8% |
| 10/12/2026 | $3.93 | -0.8% |
| 10/05/2026 | $3.96 | -5.6% |
| 09/28/2026 | $4.20 | +0.8% |
| 09/21/2026 | $4.16 | +3.0% |
| 09/14/2026 | $4.04 | +4.7% |
| 09/07/2026 | $3.86 | +2.0% |
| 08/31/2026 | $3.78 | -0.1% |
| 08/24/2026 | $3.79 | +1.5% |
| 08/17/2026 | $3.73 | -0.5% |
| 08/10/2026 | $3.75 | -1.0% |
| 08/03/2026 | $3.79 | -2.0% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average price of gas in North Carolina?
- EIA does not publish a weekly average for North Carolina. Regular gasoline in the Lower Atlantic (PADD 1C) region averaged $3.86/gal the week of 10/19/2026.
- How do North Carolina gas prices compare with the U.S. average?
- The U.S. average for regular was $4.28/gal the same week, so the Lower Atlantic (PADD 1C) region was $0.42 lower than the national average.
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Gasoline and Diesel Fuel Update · Last updated 10/19/2026