Drivers across the country are feeling the pressure as gas prices continue to climb, and North Carolina is no exception.
According to AAA, the national average for gas has reached $4.30 per gallon as of April 30. While North Carolina remains slightly lower at $4.02, prices are still hitting hard locally. In Raleigh, the average has climbed to $4.12, marking the highest level in four years.
This is also the first time in four years that the national average has gone above $4 a gallon.
How Fast Prices Are Rising
The increase has been steady but significant.
- At the start of the conflict, Raleigh drivers were paying around $2.83 per gallon
- By March, prices jumped to $3.80
- Just two weeks ago, on April 16, it was $3.90
- Now, it’s over $4.10
That rapid climb is something drivers are noticing in real time…