How gas prices have changed in North Carolina in the last week

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Gasoline prices in North Carolina have seen little fluctuation over the past week, with a slight decrease in some areas. The key factor contributing to the stability in gas prices is the decline in oil prices, driven by concerns over a potential U.S. recession.

However, with new economic data indicating a recovery in American retail spending, these fears might begin to ease.

AAA spokesperson Andrew Gross cautioned that it's still early in the hur*icane season, so it's premature to conclude that gas prices have entered their typical autumn decline.

As of August 18, gas prices in North Carolina are as follows:

• Current gas price: $3.199
• Week Ago Avg: $3.234
• Yearly change: -$0.387 (-10.7%)
• Historical peak gas price: $4.67 (June 13, 2022)
• Current diesel price: $3.690
• Weekly change: -$0.025 (-0.7%)
• Yearly change: -$0.52 (-12.3%)
• Historical peak diesel price: $5.77 (June 10, 2022)

Metros with the Most Expensive Gas in North Carolina:

1. Durham-Chapel Hill: $3.394
2. Raleigh: $3.312
3. Rocky Mount: $3.215
4. Asheville: $3.233
5. Charlotte-Gastonia-Rock Hill (NC only): $3.215

States with the Most Expensive Gas:

1. Hawaii: $4.668
2. California: $4.598
3. Washington: $4.217

States with the Least Expensive Gas:

1. Mississippi: $2.958
2. Texas: $3.027

These figures reflect the ongoing impact of both domestic and global economic factors on fuel prices.