The article from The Center Square reports that as Labor Day approaches, transportation energy prices in North Carolina remain below the national average. Motorists in the state are paying roughly 30 cents less per gallon for gasoline compared to the national average. Currently, the average price for a gallon of unleaded gasoline in North carolina is $2.86, with prices varying slightly by region. Diesel prices average $3.45 per gallon, down from $3.64 a year ago. Nationally, gasoline averages $3.16 per gallon, and diesel averages $3.68.<\/p>\n

The report notes that Environmental Protection Agency regulations require the sale of less volatile summer blend fuel<\/a> during this period, wich typically adds 10 to 15 cents to the price per gallon.North Carolina has over 8 million registered combustion engine vehicles<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Electric vehicle (EV) charging rates in the state average 33.2 cents per kilowatt-hour, which is below the national average of 36.3 cents. The state has more than 100,000 zero-emission vehicles registered. Compared to other states, north Carolina’s fuel taxes are moderate, with a proposed 40.3 cents per gallon tax rate for 2025, which helps fund transportation projects through highway-related funds.<\/p>\n

Among major metro areas in North Carolina, Fayetteville has the lowest average unleaded gas price at $2.76, while Durham-Chapel Hill has the highest at $2.92. Diesel is cheapest in the Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton area at $3.29 per gallon.<\/p>\n

fuel prices in North Carolina remain favorable for consumers as the summer travel season concludes.

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