Gas Prices in Winston-Salem, NC Today

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

$2.92

Average Regular Unleaded — Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Current Gas Prices in Winston-Salem

Today in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, regular gas is averaging $$2.92 per gallon. Prices across the metro vary by as much as 20-30 cents, so using a price comparison app before every fill-up pays off.

Fuel TypePrice / GallonGradeTrend
Regular Unleaded$2.9287 octane▲ Rising
Mid-Grade$3.3889 octane▲ Rising
Premium$3.6591-93 octane▲ Rising
Diesel$3.95N/A▲ Rising

Price Comparison

Winston-Salem Average
$2.92
Regular Unleaded
North Carolina State Average
$3.00
$0.08 below the North Carolina average
National Average
$3.99
$1.07 below the national average

About Gas Prices in Winston-Salem

Local Winston-Salem drivers have learned key strategies for minimizing fuel costs. Fill up on Mondays or Tuesdays when prices are typically at their weekly low. Avoid stations within a mile of highway exits — the convenience markup adds real cost. Loyalty apps from major brands can save 5-10 cents per gallon with minimal effort.

Gas Prices by Brand in This City

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

CHEAPEST
Costco
$2.77
Speedway
$2.89
Circle K
$2.90
Sunoco
$2.93
Marathon
$2.94
BP
$2.96
Mobil
$2.97
Exxon
$2.98
Shell
$3.00
Chevron
$3.02

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$2.98Greensboro$3.05Charlotte$3.05Durham$2.92Roanoke$2.86Cary$2.82Raleigh$2.95
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Frequently Asked Questions

Each gallon of gas in Winston-Salem, 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 Winston-Salem is $$2.92 per gallon for regular unleaded. Premium is approximately ${premPrice} and diesel runs ${dslPrice}. Individual station prices vary by 15-25 cents across the metro area.
The cheapest gas in Winston-Salem is typically found at warehouse clubs (Costco, Sam's Club), high-volume discount chains like Circle K and Speedway, and stations in commercial strips with multiple competitors. Our brand comparison table shows current estimated prices by major brand in Winston-Salem.
Winston-Salem's current average of $$2.92 compares to the North Carolina statewide average of $$3.00. Winston-Salem is $0.08 below the North Carolina average the state average, which is typical for a metro of its size and location.
Gas stations in Winston-Salem 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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