Gas prices Coverage

Surging gas prices hit significant milestone

Gas prices are on the rise in North Carolina and across the country. The latest data from AAA Wednesday morning shows the national prices jumped another 2 cents overnight to $3.52.

Gas prices continue to surge in North Carolina, US

Gas prices are rising for the third straight week.

Lora Lavigne, WRAL anchor/reporter

Spring Break travel could cost more this year; apps help travelers save money at the pump

You'll be paying about 5 to 10 cents more for gas this Spring Break compared to last.

Kelsey Coffey, WRAL reporter

Gas prices increasing ahead of Spring Break travel

This year's trip may cost you more than trips of the past, though. You'll be paying about 5 to 10 cents more for gas this Spring Break compared to last.

How to get the best gas mileage for road trips: Calculators, tips, prices and more

GasBuddy's Patrick De Haan talks about tips for preserving gas mileage for long road trips.

Ryan Bisesi, WRAL multiplatform producer

New Harris Teeter locations in Raleigh, Durham will offer gas discount

The grocer is opening fuel centers at Creedmoor in Raleigh and Hope Valley in Durham, and will welcome drivers with a 40 cents per gallon discount on gas from Feb. 2 through 4.

Sheetz drops gas to $1.99 for Thanksgiving week

Sheetz is dropping its gas price to $1.99 for Thanksgiving week.

Retail sales fell in October, new report says

There are more signs that the worst inflation surge may have passed after wholesale prices in October posted their biggest decline in two and a half years - the biggest monthly decline since April 2020.

Fact check: Harris says decline in inflation due to Biden policies

During an Oct. 29 interview, Vice President Kamala Harris said Biden came into office during the coronavirus pandemic, but "because of our economic policies, we now are reducing inflation."

Louis Jacobson, PolitiFact reporter

NC gas prices continue to fall amid world tensions

Over the last month, the average price in North Carolina has dropped about 24 cents. That means if you have a 20-gallon tank, you're saving about $5 when you fill up.

Increases in gas prices are slowing down

You'll be paying less at the pump Wednesday morning. The average price of gas in North Carolina is about $3.60 per gallon, according to AAA.

Increases in NC gas prices slowing down

The average price of gas in North Carolina is about $3.60 per gallon, according to AAA.

Gas prices now the highest in nine months

Gas prices in the U.S. are going back up, with the average for a gallon of regular fuel now the highest it has been in nine months. The summer's record temperatures could be partly to blame due to production issues.

Global heat causing gas prices to increase

Tiffany Wright with AAA Carolinas said global high temperatures are one of several reasons behind the spike in gas prices.

Why are gas prices rising? Experts point to extreme heat and oil production cuts

Drivers are in for another headache at the pump as U.S. gas prices continue to rise.

By WYATTE GRANTHAM-PHILIPS, AP Business Writer

Gas prices spike: Biggest overnight price jumps we've seen in over a year

This week, we're seeing the biggest overnight prices jumps than we've seen in more than a year.

Kelsey Coffey, WRAL reporter

Pivotal week ahead for economy: Rate hike expected, gas prices up

This is a pivotal week for the U.S. economy and your finances. The Federal Reserve could be announcing yet another interest rate hike -- the last for this cycle.

Pivotal week ahead for economy: Rate hike expected, gas prices up in Raleigh

This is a pivotal week for the U.S. economy and your finances. The Federal Reserve could be announcing yet another interest rate hike -- the last for this cycle.

Kelsey Coffey, WRAL reporter

Drivers line up to save with Independence Day gas deal

An Independence Day promotion led to long lines of traffic around the Triangle on Tuesday.

Caught on cam: Drivers line up for Sheetz Independence Day deal

Drivers lined up on Raleigh's Glenwood Avenue for a chance to buy gas at $1.776 per gallon on July 4, 2023.

Driven by $1.776 deal, some drivers wait in long lines at Sheetz

Sheetz is celebrating Independence Day by dropping the price of multiple fuel grades to $1.776 per gallon on July 4th.

Eric Miller, WRAL reporter, and Faye Prosser, WRAL SmartShopper

How gas prices have changed in Raleigh in the last week

Gas prices crept up only slightly this week, as summer approaches and travelers start heading out on the nation's roads. This week's average went up just a few cents from the previous week, still hovering in the middle of the $3 to $4 range.

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Latest inflation report expected to show slow down of high prices

A good indicator of what we can expect from the latest inflation report is gas prices.

Lora Lavigne, WRAL anchor/reporter

CPI report: US inflation is coming back down to Earth

Consumer prices in May rose at the slowest annual pace since March 2021, according to fresh data released Tuesday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Local gas prices set to rise following oil production cuts

A surprise cut in oil production could soon mean higher prices at the gas pump, and a setback in the fight against inflation. AAA reported an average of $3.36 per gallon for gas in North Carolina. That's about the same as yesterday but up 5 cents from this time last week.