Charlotte, NC
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LiveUpdated Jun 15Gas prices near 28227
Charlotte, NC · NC average $3.79/gal
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CheapestCheapest nearby8515 E W.T. Harris Blvd
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Charlotte, NC · 28227
- Cheapest
- $3.49/gal
- Area avg
- $3.79/gal
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Finding cheap gas in Charlotte (28227)
This southeastern slice of the Charlotte area centers on Mint Hill, a suburban town straddling the Mecklenburg and Union county line that has kept a quieter, residential feel even as the metro has sprawled out toward it. Everyday errands here gather at the town's main crossroads rather than along any interstate.
Lawyers Road, Lebanon Road, and the stretch of Albemarle Road that runs through Mint Hill carry the local traffic, and the stations near the Brighton Park and Blair Plaza shopping centers see the steadiest volume. Those busier corners usually post more competitive prices than the scattered pumps deeper in the subdivisions.
North Carolina's gas tax is among the higher ones in the Southeast, so the Charlotte market runs a notch above its neighbors. On this side of town the savings come down to local competition, so a glance across the Lawyers Road and Albemarle stations before you fill is the move that pays.
Today’s lowest gas prices in 28227
- 1. Exxon at 8515 E W.T. Harris Blvd offers regular at $3.49/gal (3.3 mi away).
- 2. Circle K at 8910 Albemarle Rd offers regular at $3.56/gal (3.2 mi away).
- 3. BP at 7020 BRIGHTON PARK DR offers regular at $3.69/gal (3.2 mi away).
- 4. BP at 7930 FAIRVIEW RD offers regular at $3.69/gal (3.7 mi away).
- 5. Exxon at 4300 Wilgrove-Mint Hill Rd offers regular at $3.71/gal (3.7 mi away).
Prices are aggregated from station-level data and refreshed daily.
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How to save more on gas in Charlotte
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.