Locust, NC
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Locust, NC · NC average $3.60/gal
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Locust, NC · 28097
- Cheapest
- $3.33/gal
- Area avg
- $3.60/gal
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Gas prices in Locust, NC 28097 fluctuate daily depending on which station you visit around town. North Carolina's prices typically track with regional East Coast trends, influenced by supply routes and refinery distances. Check current rates regularly since prices shift based on crude oil costs and local competition between stations.
Today’s lowest gas prices in 28097
- 1. QuikTrip at 110 S Central Ave offers regular at $3.33/gal (0.9 mi away).
- 2. Murphy Express at 158 James Ave. offers regular at $3.33/gal (2.7 mi away).
- 3. Sunoco at 103 N Central Ave offers regular at $3.36/gal (0.8 mi away).
- 4. Sunoco at 901 N Central Ave offers regular at $3.39/gal (1.4 mi away).
- 5. Shell at 1204 Main St W offers regular at $3.69/gal (2.0 mi away).
Prices are aggregated from station-level data and refreshed daily.
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How to save more on gas in Locust
1. Use warehouse clubs
Costco and Sam’s Club typically price 15-25 cents per gallon below nearby stations. Membership pays for itself within a few fill-ups.
2. Fill up early in the week
Stations often raise prices Thursday for weekend demand. Fill up Monday through Wednesday to avoid the lift.
3. Keep tires properly inflated
Properly inflated tires improve fuel economy by up to 3 percent at current prices. Check pressure once a month.
4. Check back tomorrow
Prices can shift 10-20 cents overnight during volatile markets. A quick check before you leave home avoids paying yesterday’s spike.
5. Pay cash at split-pricing stations
Stations with cash and credit split pricing typically save an average of 10 cents per gallon when you pay cash.
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About gas prices in North Carolina
North Carolina sits on the Colonial Pipeline route, so its supply is closely tied to Gulf Coast refining and Charlotte's pipeline terminus. The state gas tax is around 41 cents per gallon, and the western mountain counties typically pay 5 to 10 cents more than coastal markets due to longer trucking distances. Costco, Sam's Club, BJ's Wholesale, Sheetz, and Murphy USA are the value leaders. Sheetz dominates the Triangle (Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill) while Murphy USA and Sam's Club lead in Charlotte and the Triad.