U.S. state · U.S.
As of early October 2026, a gallon of regular gasoline in North Carolina averages $3.91 — that is $1.03 per litre, and ranks #30 of 225 places we track, where #1 is the cheapest.
Low-tax U.S. state
North Carolina has some of the lowest state fuel taxes and sits close to Gulf-Coast refineries and pipelines, so its pump price runs below the U.S. average.
An estimated split of a $3.91 gallon in North Carolina. Crude oil trades as one global price, so the part that differs between countries is mostly tax.
| Component | Per gallon | Per litre |
|---|---|---|
| Crude | $1.99 | $0.53 |
| Refining | $0.52 | $0.14 |
| Distribution | $0.80 | $0.21 |
| Tax | $0.60 | $0.16 |
| Pump price | $3.91 | $1.03 |
| Comparison | Per gallon | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | $3.91 | — |
| World average of all 225 | $5.55 | −$1.64 |
| U.S. average | $4.38 | −$0.47 |
| Cheapest anywhere — Libya | $0.09 | −$3.82 |
| Priciest anywhere — Hong Kong | $16.70 | +$12.79 |