Gas Prices in West Virginia Today
Track today's average gas price in West 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 West Virginia
Gas prices in West 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 West Virginia may be higher or lower depending on location, brand, and local competition.
Several factors influence West 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 West Virginia price affects your commute, road trip, or monthly driving budget.
West Virginia Fuel Taxes: ≈36¢/gal
West Virginia has a state gas tax above the national average. West Virginia's state gas tax is about 36 cents per gallon, above the roughly 33.5-cent national average.
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 West Virginia Gets Its Gasoline
West Virginia has no oil refineries of its own and depends on product pipelines from refineries in neighboring Ohio, Kentucky, and Pennsylvania. The state's mountainous terrain and winding two-lane roads make fuel delivery slower and more expensive to reach than in flatter states, especially for communities off the interstate corridors.
Where Gas Is Cheapest and Most Expensive in West Virginia
Prices along the I-79 and I-64/I-77 corridors, near Charleston and Huntington, tend to be the most competitive. Remote mountain communities away from the interstates often see some of the widest price swings in the state, reflecting the added cost and difficulty of trucking fuel over mountainous roads.