Updated May 20, 2026 — Prices updated regularly from EIA data
$2.82
Average Regular Unleaded — Cary, North Carolina
Current Gas Prices in Cary
Motorists in Cary are seeing $$2.82 per gallon at the pump today for regular gas. This is $0.18 below the North Carolina average the North Carolina state average, driven by local competition and Cary's proximity to supply infrastructure.
Fuel Type
Price / Gallon
Grade
Trend
Regular Unleaded
$2.82
87 octane
▼ Falling
Mid-Grade
$3.19
89 octane
▲ Rising
Premium
$3.42
91-93 octane
▬ Stable
Diesel
$3.51
N/A
▼ Falling
Price Comparison
Cary Average
$2.82
Regular Unleaded
North Carolina State Average
$3.00
$0.18 below the North Carolina average
National Average
$4.49
$1.67 below the national average
About Gas Prices in Cary
Cary's position in North Carolina gives it Southeast supply chain supply chain characteristics. Refinery-direct brands like Valero and wholesale retailers like Costco typically offer the strongest value in the area. Premium brands like Shell and Chevron charge a quality markup that may or may not be worth it depending on your vehicle.
Gas Prices by Brand in This City
Estimated prices based on brand modifiers. Sorted cheapest to most expensive.
Each gallon of gas in Cary, North Carolina includes 18.4 cents in federal excise tax plus {tax} cents in North Carolina state fuel tax — a combined {totalTax} cents per gallon. On a 15-gallon fill-up, you pay ${taxTotal} in fuel taxes alone.
Today's average gas price in Cary is $$2.82 per gallon for regular unleaded. Premium is approximately ${premPrice} and diesel runs ${dslPrice}. Individual station prices vary by 15-25 cents across the metro area.
The cheapest gas in Cary is typically found at warehouse clubs (Costco, Sam's Club), high-volume discount chains like Circle K and Speedway, and stations in commercial strips with multiple competitors. Our brand comparison table shows current estimated prices by major brand in Cary.
Cary's current average of $$2.82 compares to the North Carolina statewide average of $$3.00. Cary is $0.18 below the North Carolina average the state average, which is typical for a metro of its size and location.
Gas stations in Cary 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.
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