Residential electricity prices in Oriental, NC in April 2026 averaged approximately 16.25 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 14% less than the national average rate of 18.83 ¢/kWh (April 2026). [1]
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See how electricity costs in Oriental differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from March 2025 to March 2026 - residential electricity prices in Oriental increased approximately 8%, from 14.80 ¢/kWh to 16.00 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in Oriental 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 Oriental natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare Oriental natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Oriental (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 Oriental solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Oriental 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 town of Oriental, NC in Pamlico County has an approximate population of 900. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in Oriental, NC, or for other information related to utilities in Oriental, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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