Gas Prices in Asheville, NC Today

Updated April 5, 2026 — Prices updated regularly from EIA data

$2.80

Average Regular Unleaded — Asheville, North Carolina

Current Gas Prices in Asheville

Gas prices in Asheville, North Carolina average $$2.80 per gallon today for regular unleaded — $0.20 below the North Carolina average the North Carolina statewide average of $$3.00. Competition among Asheville's fuel stations creates real savings opportunities.

Fuel TypePrice / GallonGradeTrend
Regular Unleaded$2.8087 octane▲ Rising
Mid-Grade$3.2489 octane▲ Rising
Premium$3.5091-93 octane▲ Rising
Diesel$3.79N/A▲ Rising

Price Comparison

Asheville Average
$2.80
Regular Unleaded
North Carolina State Average
$3.00
$0.20 below the North Carolina average
National Average
$3.99
$1.19 below the national average

About Gas Prices in Asheville

Gas prices in Asheville follow Southeast regional patterns with some local variation. Stations closest to residential neighborhoods tend to match rather than undercut market rates. Your best savings strategy: identify 2-3 consistently affordable stations along your regular commute and check them weekly.

Gas Prices by Brand in This City

Estimated prices based on brand modifiers. Sorted cheapest to most expensive.

CHEAPEST
Costco
$2.65
Speedway
$2.77
Circle K
$2.78
Sunoco
$2.81
Marathon
$2.82
BP
$2.84
Mobil
$2.85
Exxon
$2.86
Shell
$2.88
Chevron
$2.90

Fuel Type Prices in This City

Regular Unleaded
87 octane
Premium Gasoline
91-93 octane
Diesel Fuel
N/A

Gas Prices in Nearby Cities

Johnson City$2.67Greenville$2.97Knoxville$2.82Charlotte$3.05
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Frequently Asked Questions

Asheville's current average of $$2.80 compares to the North Carolina statewide average of $$3.00. Asheville is $0.20 below the North Carolina average the state average, which is typical for a metro of its size and location.
Gas stations in Asheville typically update prices 1-3 times per week in response to wholesale market changes. Prices generally dip early in the week and rise Thursday-Sunday. Following weekly trends helps identify optimal fill-up windows.
Costco and Sam's Club fuel stations serve many major metropolitan areas and offer the lowest prices for members — typically 15-25 cents below local market. Membership costs $65-130/year but typically pays for itself in fuel savings alone for regular drivers.
Gas price spikes in Asheville are typically triggered by regional supply disruptions, pipeline outages, refinery maintenance, seasonal blend transitions, and global crude oil price increases. Holiday demand surges around Memorial Day, July 4th, and Labor Day also push prices up temporarily.
Premium gas in Asheville is worth the extra cost only if your vehicle requires it. If your owner's manual says Required, always use premium. If it says Recommended, you may use regular with minimal performance loss. Never use regular in a vehicle that requires premium.

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