Gas Prices in Virginia Today
Track today's average gas price in Virginia, compare it to the national average, and estimate your fuel costs with a free calculator. Data updated daily from EIA.
About Gas Prices in Virginia
Gas prices in Virginia are reported daily by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) as part of their weekly survey of fuel retailers. The price shown is a statewide average for regular unleaded gasoline. Prices at individual stations in Virginia may be higher or lower depending on location, brand, and local competition.
Several factors influence Virginia's gas price: state fuel taxes, the distance from major refineries, pipeline and distribution infrastructure, and the required seasonal fuel blend. Use the calculator above to see exactly how today's Virginia price affects your commute, road trip, or monthly driving budget.
Virginia Fuel Taxes: ≈31¢/gal + regional taxes
Virginia has a moderate state gas tax with regional add-ons. Virginia's statewide motor fuels tax is around 31 cents per gallon and is indexed to inflation. On top of that, the state levies an additional regional wholesale fuel tax in many planning districts to fund local transportation, so the effective rate varies slightly depending on where in Virginia you buy.
Tax figures are approximate state-level taxes and fees per gallon of regular gasoline and exclude the 18.4¢/gal federal excise tax. Rates change — verify current rates with the state's revenue or transportation department.
How Virginia Gets Its Gasoline
Virginia has no refineries and relies on the Colonial and Plantation pipeline systems running up from the Gulf Coast, plus waterborne deliveries into the Hampton Roads port area. Like the Carolinas, Virginia is exposed when the Colonial Pipeline goes down — the 2021 shutdown caused widespread outages across the state.
Where Gas Is Cheapest and Most Expensive in Virginia
Northern Virginia around the D.C. suburbs generally posts the state's highest prices, reflecting higher land and operating costs. Richmond and Hampton Roads usually sit near the state average, while stations along the I-81 corridor and rural Southside often run cheapest.