As concerns grow about the spread of coronavirus in North Carolina, there is one bright spot. Gas prices remain among the lowest in the country and are expected to go even lower.
A gallon of gas in North Carolina is averaging $2.20 per gallon, compared to a national average of $2.38. That's according to figures from AAA.
And if you shop around, you may find stations selling gas for well under $2.
The News and Observer reports the only cheaper gas in the country can be found in South Carolina, as well as in two oil-producing states, Oklahoma and Texas.
Patrick DeHaan is an analyst for GasBuddy, a tech company that tracks fuel prices.
DeHaan says in a news release that while plummeting oil prices have been tough on the stock market, it's been a boon for consumers as prices at the pump fall.
DeHaan says that filling up the tank could be even cheaper over the next few weeks, with possible price cuts of 25 to 35 cents per gallon.
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