Gas Prices in Wilmington, NC Today

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

$2.89

Average Regular Unleaded — Wilmington, North Carolina

Current Gas Prices in Wilmington

At $$2.89 per gallon, Wilmington's current gas prices are $0.11 below the North Carolina average both the North Carolina average and the national benchmark. Savvy Wilmington drivers know where to find the best prices in town.

Fuel TypePrice / GallonGradeTrend
Regular Unleaded$2.8987 octane▲ Rising
Mid-Grade$3.3489 octane▲ Rising
Premium$3.6191-93 octane▲ Rising
Diesel$3.91N/A▲ Rising

Price Comparison

Wilmington Average
$2.89
Regular Unleaded
North Carolina State Average
$3.00
$0.11 below the North Carolina average
National Average
$3.99
$1.10 below the national average

About Gas Prices in Wilmington

For Wilmington commuters filling up weekly, choosing the right station matters. Annual fuel spending for a 15-gallon weekly fill-up at ${price}/gallon totals roughly ${annualCost}. Cutting 10 cents per gallon through strategic choices saves about $78 annually — real money with zero sacrifice.

Gas Prices by Brand in This City

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

CHEAPEST
Costco
$2.74
Speedway
$2.86
Circle K
$2.87
Sunoco
$2.90
Marathon
$2.91
BP
$2.93
Mobil
$2.94
Exxon
$2.95
Shell
$2.97
Chevron
$2.99

Fuel Type Prices in This City

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

Gas Prices in Nearby Cities

Fayetteville$3.03
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Frequently Asked Questions

Premium gas in Wilmington 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 Wilmington 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 Wilmington average of $$2.89 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 Wilmington. Prices rise Thursday through Sunday as weekend driving demand increases. Filling up Tuesday afternoon before price adjustments is a reliable strategy.
Wilmington 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.

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