Updated April 5, 2026 — Prices updated regularly from EIA data
$3.05
Average Regular Unleaded — Greensboro, North Carolina
Current Gas Prices in Greensboro
Motorists in Greensboro are seeing $$3.05 per gallon at the pump today for regular gas. This is $0.05 above the North Carolina average the North Carolina state average, driven by local competition and Greensboro's proximity to supply infrastructure.
Fuel Type
Price / Gallon
Grade
Trend
Regular Unleaded
$3.05
87 octane
▲ Rising
Mid-Grade
$3.53
89 octane
▲ Rising
Premium
$3.81
91-93 octane
▲ Rising
Diesel
$4.13
N/A
▲ Rising
Price Comparison
Greensboro Average
$3.05
Regular Unleaded
North Carolina State Average
$3.00
$0.05 above the North Carolina average
National Average
$3.99
$0.94 below the national average
About Gas Prices in Greensboro
Greensboro's position in North Carolina gives it Southeast supply chain supply chain characteristics. Refinery-direct brands like Valero and wholesale retailers like Costco typically offer the strongest value in the area. Premium brands like Shell and Chevron charge a quality markup that may or may not be worth it depending on your vehicle.
Gas Prices by Brand in This City
Estimated prices based on brand modifiers. Sorted cheapest to most expensive.
Premium gas in Greensboro is worth the extra cost only if your vehicle requires it. If your owner's manual says Required, always use premium. If it says Recommended, you may use regular with minimal performance loss. Never use regular in a vehicle that requires premium.
Costco offers the cheapest gas wherever it operates in the Greensboro area. Among street stations, Circle K, Speedway, and Wawa (in applicable markets) consistently offer below-average prices. Shell, Chevron, and BP typically price above the local average.
At today's Greensboro average of $$3.05 per gallon, a standard 13-gallon sedan tank costs ${fillCost} to fill. A larger 20-gallon SUV or truck tank runs ${truckFill}. Choosing the cheapest local station can save $3-5 on each fill-up.
Monday and Tuesday are statistically the cheapest days to buy gas in most US cities including Greensboro. Prices rise Thursday through Sunday as weekend driving demand increases. Filling up Tuesday afternoon before price adjustments is a reliable strategy.
Greensboro 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.