Gas Prices in Charlotte, NC Today

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

$3.05

Average Regular Unleaded — Charlotte, North Carolina

Current Gas Prices in Charlotte

Drivers in Charlotte, North Carolina are paying an average of $$3.05 per gallon for regular gasoline as of {month} {year}. Local prices range from $$2.90 at discount stations to $$3.25 at premium locations.

Fuel TypePrice / GallonGradeTrend
Regular Unleaded$3.0587 octane▲ Rising
Mid-Grade$3.5389 octane▲ Rising
Premium$3.8191-93 octane▲ Rising
Diesel$4.13N/A▲ Rising

Price Comparison

Charlotte Average
$3.05
Regular Unleaded
North Carolina State Average
$3.00
$0.05 above the North Carolina average
National Average
$3.99
$0.94 below the national average

About Gas Prices in Charlotte

Understanding what drives Charlotte gas prices helps you save every week. The metro area hosts dozens of competing fuel stations — high-volume retailers and warehouse clubs consistently offer the lowest prices, while stations near freeway entrances charge a convenience premium of 5-15 cents per gallon.

Gas Prices by Brand in This City

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

CHEAPEST
Costco
$2.90
Speedway
$3.02
Circle K
$3.03
Sunoco
$3.06
Marathon
$3.07
BP
$3.09
Mobil
$3.10
Exxon
$3.11
Shell
$3.13
Chevron
$3.15

Fuel Type Prices in This City

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

Gas Prices in Nearby Cities

High Point$2.98Winston-Salem$2.92Greensboro$3.05Columbia$2.88Greenville$2.97Asheville$2.80
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Frequently Asked Questions

Charlotte and surrounding cities typically track similar fuel prices given shared supply infrastructure. Differences of 5-15 cents between nearby cities are common depending on local tax differences and competition levels.
A 10-cent savings on 15 gallons equals $1.50. If the cheaper station is 5 miles away and your car gets 25 MPG, the detour costs about 0.4 gallons. Savings above 15 cents per gallon are consistently worth moderate detours.
Most states have price gouging statutes that activate during declared emergencies. Outside of emergency declarations, gas stations set prices based on market conditions. Normal price variation between stations is competition, not gouging.
GasBuddy is the most comprehensive option for Charlotte with millions of user-reported prices updated in real time. Waze integrates gas prices into navigation. GetUpside/Upside offers cashback on purchases at qualifying stations.
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