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Week ending Aug. 17: Average diesel fuel price per gallon in ZIP Code 28081 down from previous week
In the last four weeks, the average reported price for diesel fuel at a ZIP Code 28081 gas station was $3.88.
In the week ending Aug. 17, the lowest reported price of diesel fuel in ZIP Code 28081 was $3.65.
Of the nine reported gas stations in ZIP Code 28081, three offer diesel fuel.
According to the USPS, Kannapolis is the primary area with addresses in ZIP Code 28081.
Across North Carolina, the average reported price per gallon of diesel fuel in the state fell to $3.67 per gallon, compared to $3.71 in the previous week.
Drivers across the U.S. have faced a rollercoaster of gas prices in recent months and years. Though the cost of a gallon of gas is dropping, experts suggest they may rise to $4 before the end of 2024.
Many analysts blame the COVID-19 pandemic for crushing oil demand and then oil production and Russia's war against Ukraine.
Gas data refers to the price of gas when paid for by cash, not credit. Gas stations can charge drivers more for using credit cards due to surcharge fees. This is prohibited in 10 U.S. states.
While data is accurate as of press time, note that gas prices can fluctuate daily or even hourly.
| Station | Address | Regular Gas | Premium Gas | Midgrade Gas | Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kwik Mart | 1106 W A St | $3.25 | $3.65 | - | - |
| BP | 1701 N MAIN ST | $3.19 | $3.93 | $3.63 | $3.65 |
| Exxon | 921 Dale Earnhardt Blvd | $3.25 | $3.95 | $3.65 | - |
| Exxon | 1601 S Main St | $3.19 | $3.99 | $3.69 | - |
| Ron's Quick Grocery | 418 S Enochville Ave | $3.29 | $3.99 | $3.69 | $3.69 |
| BP | 2023 W C ST | $3.29 | - | - | - |
| Sunoco | 2500 S Main St | $3.19 | - | - | - |
| Gail's Mini Mart | 801 Rogers Lake Rd | - | - | - | $4.09 |