Diesel Prices in North Carolina Today
Average diesel price in North Carolina: $5.603 per gallon on October 20, 2026. EIA U.S. weekly average $6.276. Current
What is the price of diesel in North Carolina today?
Diesel in North Carolina averages $5.603 per gallon (AAA daily state average, October 20, 2026), $0.673 less than the U.S. average of $6.276. North Carolina ranks #1 of 51 for cheapest diesel (1 = cheapest). A loaded semi at about 6.3 mpg spends about $0.89 per mile on fuel in North Carolina.
per gallon, October 20, 2026
U.S. average $6.276
of 51 (1 = cheapest)
semi truck, today price
Fuel cost per mile in North Carolina
Estimated diesel cost at the today North Carolina price of $5.603 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 | $0.89 | $891 |
| Reefer38,000 lbs, ~6.0 mpg | $0.93 | $928 |
| Flatbed40,000 lbs, ~6.0 mpg | $0.93 | $926 |
| Hotshot12,000 lbs, ~8.9 mpg | $0.63 | $629 |
| Box Truck7,000 lbs, ~9.1 mpg | $0.61 | $614 |
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 $5.603 per gallon (AAA daily state average, October 20, 2026), $0.673 less than the U.S. average of $6.276. North Carolina ranks #1 of 51 for cheapest diesel (1 = cheapest). A loaded semi at about 6.3 mpg spends about $0.89 per mile on fuel in North Carolina.
How much does it cost to fill a semi truck in North Carolina?
At $5.60 a gallon, 150 gallons of diesel costs about $840 and 200 gallons about $1,121 in North Carolina at the today average.
Is diesel cheaper in North Carolina than nearby states?
Among nearby states in the same region, the cheapest today is Georgia at $5.740 a gallon. North Carolina is $5.603.
How often are North Carolina diesel prices updated?
The page checks for new prices twice a day. AAA publishes daily state averages; the EIA weekly regional average is shown only if a state has no daily value. If a source stops updating, the last value stays with its real date and a stale label.
| Georgia | $5.740 |
| South Carolina | $5.817 |
| Florida | $6.012 |
| Virginia | $6.293 |
| West Virginia | $6.345 |
Source: AAA daily state average, October 20, 2026. All 50 states
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