Diesel Prices in North Carolina Today
Average diesel price in North Carolina: $6.234 per gallon on September 22, 2026. U.S. average $6.529. Updated daily.
What is the price of diesel in North Carolina today?
Diesel in North Carolina averages $6.234 per gallon today (September 22, 2026), $0.295 less than the U.S. average of $6.529. North Carolina ranks #12 of 51 for cheapest diesel (1 = cheapest). A loaded semi at about 6.3 mpg spends about $0.99 per mile on fuel in North Carolina.
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Fuel cost per mile in North Carolina
Estimated diesel cost at today's North Carolina price of $6.234 a gallon, using fuel economy calibrated to FHWA and NACFE data.
| Truck | Fuel per mile | Fuel per 1,000 miles |
|---|---|---|
| Dry Van38,000 lbs, ~6.3 mpg | $0.99 | $992 |
| Reefer38,000 lbs, ~6.0 mpg | $1.03 | $1,032 |
| Flatbed40,000 lbs, ~6.0 mpg | $1.03 | $1,031 |
| Hotshot12,000 lbs, ~8.9 mpg | $0.70 | $700 |
| Box Truck7,000 lbs, ~9.1 mpg | $0.68 | $683 |
Your numbers depend on load weight, speed, terrain and idling. Enter them in the truck fuel cost calculator for an exact estimate.
Frequently asked questions
What is the price of diesel in North Carolina today?
Diesel in North Carolina averages $6.234 per gallon today (September 22, 2026), $0.295 less than the U.S. average of $6.529. North Carolina ranks #12 of 51 for cheapest diesel (1 = cheapest). A loaded semi at about 6.3 mpg spends about $0.99 per mile on fuel in North Carolina.
How much does it cost to fill a semi truck in North Carolina?
At $6.23 a gallon, 150 gallons of diesel costs about $935 and 200 gallons about $1,247 in North Carolina today.
Is diesel cheaper in North Carolina than nearby states?
Among nearby states in the same region, the cheapest today is South Carolina at $6.124 a gallon. North Carolina is $6.234.
How often are North Carolina diesel prices updated?
Every day. This page refreshes each morning from daily state averages, with the EIA weekly survey as a backup.
| South Carolina | $6.124 |
| Florida | $6.258 |
| Georgia | $6.344 |
| Virginia | $6.388 |
| West Virginia | $6.457 |
Source: AAA daily state average, September 22, 2026. All 50 states
Running freight through North Carolina?
Texas Solutions dispatches semis for 5%, hotshots for 8% and box trucks for 10% of weekly gross. We plan lanes to cut empty miles and fuel.