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Diesel down 13 cents, gas 12 over the past week
AAA said North Carolina gasoline averaged $4.02 a gallon and diesel $5.86, with both fuel types still above year-ago levels.
- According to AAA, North Carolina fuel prices fell last week, with diesel dropping 13 cents and unleaded gasoline declining 12 cents per gallon. The decrease provides relief following months of volatile price swings across the state.
- Trends shifted dramatically since Israel and America launched missile strikes into Iran on Feb. 28, triggering multiple price fluctuations throughout 2026. Declarations of ceasefire and resumptions of strikes have repeatedly driven market volatility.
- Regional averages across North Carolina vary significantly: Wilmington market offers the cheapest unleaded at $3.90 per gallon, while Asheville reports the most expensive at $4.11. This 21-cent spread reflects local market conditions.
- Motor fuel tax revenues fund the North Carolina Department of Transportation's highway and multi-modal projects, accounting for more than half of state transportation resources. Price fluctuations directly impact infrastructure funding availability.
- Nationally, unleaded gasoline averages $4.36 per gallon and diesel $6.32, with fuel costs remaining central to the trucking industry and consumers throughout 2026. Supply pressures continue shaping market outlook.
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Diesel down 13 cents, gas 12 over the past week - Regional Media News
(The Center Square) - Diesel fuel prices per gallon are down 13 cents and unleaded gasoline 12 cents in the past week for North Carolinians, according to AAA. Diesel set a state record on Sept. 19 at $6.24. Monday morning, AAA had the average between [...]
The political landscape remains the key uncertainty factor, as analysts are already discounting the risk of renewed hostilities between the US and Iran following the mid-term elections in November.
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