Residential electricity prices in 27868 in May 2026 averaged approximately 15.09 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 18% less than the national average rate of 18.44 ¢/kWh (May 2026). [1]
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See how electricity costs in 27868 differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from April 2025 to April 2026 - residential electricity prices in 27868 increased approximately 12%, from 14.53 ¢/kWh to 16.25 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in 27868 in April 2026 averaged 29.89 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 65% more than the national average rate of 18.17 $/Mcf (April 2026). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Red Oak natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare 27868 (Red Oak, NC) natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Red Oak (North Carolina) decreased approximately 100%, from 21.09 $/Mcf (March 2025) to 0.00 $/Mcf (March 2026). [2]
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See the chart below for a comparison of Red Oak solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Red Oak levels against both 1) low average solar radition levels (WA) and also 2) high average solar radiation levels (NV). [3]
→ k/m/d: kilowatt hours per square meter per day.
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The ZIP code 27868 is associated with the city of Red Oak, NC in Nash County. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in 27868, or for other information related to utilities in North Carolina, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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