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North Carolina Diesel Prices

Current Price:

$3.890

per gallon

Current Price

$3.890

per gallon

State Tax

$0.362

per gallon

Federal Tax

$0.244

per gallon

Total Tax

$0.606

per gallon

North Carolina Diesel Tax Breakdown

ComponentAmount
Base Price (before taxes)$3.284/gal
State Tax (NC)$0.362/gal
Federal Tax$0.244/gal
Total Price at Pump$3.890/gal

Diesel Prices in North Carolina Cities

Find station-level diesel prices in major North Carolina cities:

Compare North Carolina to Neighboring States

StateState TaxDifference
North Carolina (Current)$0.362/gal-
Virginia$0.265/gal-0.097
Tennessee$0.270/gal-0.092
Georgia$0.329/gal-0.033
South Carolina$0.270/gal-0.092

Get North Carolina Diesel Prices via API

from oilpriceapi import OilPriceAPI

client = OilPriceAPI(api_key="YOUR_API_KEY")

# Get North Carolina state average
price = client.diesel_prices.get_regional(state="NC")
print(f"North Carolina diesel: ${price.price}/gal")

# Get station-level prices in Charlotte
stations = client.diesel_prices.get_stations(
    lat=35.2271,
    lng=-80.8431,
    radius=8047  # 5 miles
)
for station in stations:
    print(f"{station.name}: ${station.diesel_price}")

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is diesel cheap in North Carolina?

North Carolina diesel is $3.890/gal due to a state tax of $0.362/gal (one of the lowest in the US).

What cities in North Carolina have the cheapest diesel?

Charlotte, Raleigh, Greensboro typically have competitive diesel prices. View city-specific data for exact prices.

Can I get real-time North Carolina diesel prices?

Yes! Use our API to get station-level prices updated every 24 hours from 130,000+ US stations including North Carolina.

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