North Carolina Diesel Prices
Current Price:
$5.272
per gallon
Last updated: 7/29/2026
Cached data
Current Price
$5.272
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
| Component | Amount |
|---|---|
| Base Price (before taxes) | $4.666/gal |
| State Tax (NC) | $0.362/gal |
| Federal Tax | $0.244/gal |
| Total Price at Pump | $5.272/gal |
How North Carolina Diesel Prices Are Measured
Diesel prices come from two independent sources that measure differently:
AAA Daily Average
Based on over 100,000 gas stations nationwide. Updated daily using actual pump prices reported by stations and credit card transaction data.
- Update frequency: Daily
- Granularity: State-level (all 50 states + DC)
- Methodology: Station-reported pump prices
EIA Weekly Survey
Published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. North Carolina falls within PADD 1 - East Coast, one of five Petroleum Administration for Defense Districts (PADDs).
- Update frequency: Weekly (Mondays)
- Granularity: Regional (PADD 1 - East Coast)
- Methodology: Volume-weighted survey of ~900 retail outlets per region
Diesel Prices in North Carolina Cities
Find station-level diesel prices in major North Carolina cities:
Compare North Carolina to Neighboring States
| State | State Tax | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 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 expensive in North Carolina?
North Carolina diesel is $5.272/gal due to a state tax of $0.362/gal (one of the lowest in the US) and stricter fuel regulations.
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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