Virginia Gas Price Today
Current Virginia gas prices today and statewide retail fuel benchmarks
Virginia Gas Prices Today by Fuel Grade
Only fuel grades with verified statistical retail survey data are displayed.
Gas Prices Near Me Today in Virginia
Searching for gas prices near me today in Virginia? Local pump rates in your immediate area typically fluctuate by ±10¢ to 30¢ per gallon around our statewide average of $4.17/gal. Use this benchmark when evaluating pump prices at local retail stations:
Cost of Propane Gas Per Gallon in Virginia
In Virginia and the surrounding East Coast region, residential delivered propane currently averages $3.35/gal (compared to $4.17/gal for regular gasoline). Propane delivers ~91,500 BTU/gal (~73% of gasoline's 125,000 BTU/gal energy density), equating to an effective energy-parity price of $4.49 per Gasoline Gallon Equivalent (GGE).
Virginia Fuel Context
- Petroleum Region:
- PADD 1 (East Coast (Central Atlantic))
- State Fuel Excise Tax:
- 29.8¢ / gal
- Federal Fuel Tax:
- 18.4¢ / gal
- National Price Rank:
- #16 (1 = lowest, 51 = highest)
- U.S. National Average:
- $4.41
Neighboring States
Gas price comparison across adjacent state borders:
Virginia Gas Price Trend
Historical weekly regular gasoline prices for Virginia
About Virginia Gas Prices
Key factors impacting current retail gasoline prices in Virginia
Refinery Infrastructure & Logistics
Major pipeline terminals in Fairfax, Richmond, and Roanoke fed by the Colonial Pipeline.
Seasonal Fuel Blend Specifications
Northern Virginia and Richmond require summer low-volatility fuel.
Market Dynamics & State Fuel Taxes
Competitive highway corridor pricing along the I-95 and I-81 transport routes keeps Virginia lower than neighboring Maryland and Pennsylvania. In addition, Virginia levies a state motor fuel excise tax of 29.8 cents per gallon, which is combined with the federal excise tax of 18.4 cents per gallon.
Major Cities in Virginia
Metropolitan survey data for specific cities across Virginia are published on a specialized monthly schedule by federal bureaus. To guarantee zero fabricated data and adhere strictly to our data transparency charter, city-specific pages are enabled only as verified regional survey feeds are integrated.
Virginia Gas Prices FAQs
Common questions on gasoline prices, price trends, taxes, and fuel comparisons in Virginia
What is the price of the gas today in Virginia?
The average price of regular unleaded gasoline in Virginia today is $4.17 per gallon. Mid-grade fuel averages $4.65/gal, premium gasoline is $5.04/gal, and highway diesel is $6.30/gal. Virginia currently ranks #16 among all 50 states and Washington D.C.
Are gas prices going up in Virginia?
Gas prices in Virginia are falling this week (-6¢/gal). Over the past 7 days, Virginia retail pump prices shifted by -1.5%. Price trajectories in Virginia are primarily driven by major pipeline terminals in fairfax, richmond, and roanoke fed by the colonial pipeline.
How does Virginia's gas price compare to the national gas price today?
The national gas price today is $4.41 per gallon. Virginia's current average of $4.17/gal is -$0.24 lower than national average. Key drivers include Virginia's state fuel excise tax of 29.8¢/gal and regional supply dynamics in the East Coast (Central Atlantic) (PADD 1) zone.
How can I find the best gas prices near me today in Virginia?
When searching for gas prices near you today in Virginia, use the statewide benchmark of $4.17/gal as your reference point. Individual station prices in your immediate neighborhood typically deviate by ±10¢ to 30¢ per gallon due to local brand additives, highway exit convenience charges, and municipal sales taxes.
What is the cost of propane gas per gallon in Virginia?
In Virginia (part of the East Coast / PADD 1 heating region), residential delivered propane averages approximately $3.35 per gallon. While propane has a lower volumetric purchase price than gasoline, propane provides approximately 91,500 BTUs per gallon versus 125,000 BTUs for gasoline, producing an energy-equivalent cost of approximately $4.49 per Gasoline Gallon Equivalent (GGE).
What is the fuel excise tax in Virginia?
Virginia levies a state motor fuel excise tax of 29.8¢ per gallon. When combined with the standard federal fuel excise tax of 18.4¢ per gallon, drivers in Virginia pay 48.2¢ per gallon in total fuel taxes.