News Summary
Gas prices in Raleigh, North Carolina, have witnessed a slight decrease, with current averages at $2.85 per gallon, aligning closely with the statewide average of $2.83. Over the past week, the cost of regular gasoline fell by $0.05, representing a 1.8% reduction. Diesel fuel prices also saw a minor decline, now averaging $3.56 per gallon. These changes reflect a significant drop from last year’s prices and provide relief to consumers amid fluctuating fuel costs.
Raleigh, NC Gas Prices Experience Slight Decline
Gasoline prices in Raleigh, North Carolina, have shown a modest decrease over the past week, with current prices averaging $2.85 per gallon. This marks a small drop from prior levels and aligns closely with the statewide average of $2.83.
Recent Changes in Gas and Diesel Prices
Compared to the previous week, the cost of regular gasoline in Raleigh has fallen by $0.05, or 1.8%. Over the past year, the price has decreased by $0.10, or 3.4%. The highest recorded gas price in the area was $4.69 per gallon, reached on June 13, 2022. Currently, the state and city are experiencing significantly lower prices.
Similarly, diesel fuel prices have also declined gently. The current diesel price in Raleigh stands at $3.56 per gallon, reflecting a weekly decrease of $0.03, or 0.9%. Year-over-year declines are at $0.06, or 1.7%. The peak diesel price recorded was $5.79 per gallon, on June 9, 2022.
Comparative Gas Prices Across Metro Areas
Among metro areas, Lawton, Oklahoma, has the least expensive gasoline, averaging $2.42 per gallon. Following it are Tulsa, Oklahoma, with $2.46, and Casper, Wyoming, at $2.50. These prices are notably lower compared to other regions.
Conversely, some metro areas are experiencing significantly higher gasoline costs. The highest regular gas prices across certain locations have been recorded at $4.77, $4.79, $4.90, and $4.97 per gallon. These figures highlight the regional disparities in fuel costs within the country.
Data Compilation and Source
The data used for this overview was compiled by Cheap Insurance, utilizing statistics from the American Automobile Association (AAA), current as of October 6, 2025. All figures reflect recent trends and are relevant for consumers monitoring fuel costs in Raleigh and nationwide.
Additional Context and Historical Highs
The decline in fuel prices comes after a period of peak prices that included the all-time highs of $4.69 for gasoline and $5.79 for diesel during the summer of 2022. Since then, prices have steadily decreased, benefiting drivers in terms of lower expenses at the pump. The current prices remain well below those peaks, indicating a significant easing of fuel costs over the past two years.
Summary of Key Facts
- Current gas price in Raleigh, NC: $2.85
- North Carolina average gas price: $2.83
- Weekly change: -$0.05 (-1.8%)
- Yearly change: -$0.10 (-3.4%)
- Historical highest gas price: $4.69 (June 13, 2022)
- Current diesel price in Raleigh: $3.56
- Weekly change in diesel: -$0.03 (-0.9%)
- Yearly change in diesel: -$0.06 (-1.7%)
- Historical highest diesel price: $5.79 (June 9, 2022)
- Least expensive metro: Lawton, OK, at $2.42
- Most expensive metro prices: up to $4.97
As fuel prices continue to fluctuate, consumers in Raleigh and across the country can expect ongoing updates and regional variations to monitor in the coming weeks.
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Additional Resources
- WSOC TV – Gas Prices Change in Raleigh
- Wikipedia: Gasoline
- The Digital Courier – Raleigh Gas Prices
- Google Search: Gas Prices Raleigh
- HPENews – Raleigh Gas Prices Update
- Google Scholar: Gas Prices North Carolina
- Stacker – Raleigh Gas Prices Analysis
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Gas Prices
- ABC11 – Gas Prices Tracking
- Google News: Gas Prices North Carolina
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