Planning a Memorial Day road trip? Here’s where to save at the pump near Charlotte
Those traveling on the road for Memorial Day weekend will find average gas prices in North Carolina have dropped slightly, according to AAA.
The current average gas price in North Carolina on Friday was $4.36, down from $4.38 a week ago.
The decrease in demand for gas has kept prices stable ahead of Memorial Day, but it could spike this weekend since more than 34 million people are expected to travel by car, AAA said in a news release
“As more people get the COVID-19 vaccine and consumer confidence grows, Americans are demonstrating a strong desire to travel this Memorial Day,” AAA Travel Senior Vice President Paula Twidale said. “This pent-up demand will result in a significant increase in Memorial Day travel, which is a strong indicator for summer, though we must all remember to continue taking important safety precautions.”
If you plan on filling up before hitting the road for the holiday, here’s what you need to know about gas prices in Charlotte, and where else to fill up to save.
How much is gas in Charlotte?
The average gas price in Charlotte on Friday was slightly higher than the state average, at $4.37, according to AAA.
Numbers from AAA show the average gas price is 51 cents more than it was a month ago and $1.50 higher than a year ago when demand for fuel was at an all-time low.
Where in NC can you save on gas?
If you plan on driving a long distance, you may want to wait until you leave Mecklenburg County to hit the pump.
In Lincoln, Gaston and Union County, the average fuel price on Friday was $4.34, according to AAA.
Here are the average gas prices in other North Carolina cities:
Asheville: $4.40
Burlington: $4.36
Durham: $4.39
Fayetteville: $4.34
Goldsboro: $4.37
Greensboro: $4.33
Hickory: $4.32
Jacksonville: $4.26
New Bern: $4.35
Raleigh: $4.37
Rocky Mount: $4.37
Wilmington: $4.37
Winston-Salem: $4.32
