Cheapest Gas in Charlotte, NC

Updated May 20, 2026 — Prices updated regularly from EIA data

$2.90

Lowest price at Costco in Charlotte

Finding Cheap Gas in Charlotte

Finding the cheapest gas in Charlotte, North Carolina can save you hundreds per year. Today's lowest regular price in the area is $$2.90 per gallon — $$0.25 less than the highest local price.

Maximum Savings in Charlotte

Choose Costco over Chevron

$0.25 per gallon

$3.75 per 15-gallon fill • $12.00 per year (est.)

Cheapest Brands in Charlotte

Rank	Brand	Est. Price	Savings vs. Most Expensive
#1	Costco	$2.90	$0.25
#2	Speedway	$3.02	$0.13
#3	Circle K	$3.03	$0.12
#4	Sunoco	$3.06	$0.09
#5	Marathon	$3.07	$0.08
#6	BP	$3.09	$0.06
#7	Mobil	$3.10	$0.05
#8	Exxon	$3.11	$0.04
#9	Shell	$3.13	$0.02
#10	Chevron	$3.15	$0.00

Gas Saving Tips for Charlotte Drivers

Fill up before holiday weekends. Memorial Day, Fourth of July, and Labor Day consistently see 10-25 cent price spikes as demand surges. Topping off Thursday before a holiday weekend beats the rush.
Download the Upside app for cashback on gas purchases — users report average savings of 20-30 cents per gallon on qualifying transactions.
Check if your grocery store offers fuel rewards. Kroger, Safeway, Giant, and many regional chains discount gas by 10-50 cents per gallon tied to grocery spending thresholds.
Use regular unleaded unless your owner's manual specifically requires premium. For the majority of vehicles, there is zero performance benefit from a higher grade.
Plan fill-ups along your existing commute route rather than making special trips. A station you pass daily that is 10 cents cheaper beats a special detour to a slightly better price.