Virginia Gas Prices
Weekly average gasoline price for Virginia — EIA retail survey data.
Current Virginia Gas Price
Virginia Average
$4.031/gal
Week ending Monday, September 7, 2026
EIA does not publish a direct weekly series for Virginia. Showing PADD 1 (East Coast) regional average.
vs last year: +$0.968 (+31.6%)
National average
$4.157
vs national
-$0.126
National rank
#34 of 51
Weekly retail gasoline survey data from U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) (eia.gov). Updated 9/14/2026, 1:09:37 AM ET. Not live pump prices — always check your local station for current prices.
12-Month Price Trend
+$1.015 (+33.7%) over 52 weeksVirginia Gas Taxes
State gas tax
40¢/gal
With federal (18.4¢)
58.4¢/gal
vs. state average
+6.3¢
Virginia drivers pay about 40¢ per gallon in state gasoline taxes, above the 33.7¢ average across the 50 states and D.C. Figures are approximate (as of 2025) and exclude local sales taxes; verify current rates with your state revenue department.
Other States
See the latest weekly average gasoline price in Virginia, how it compares with the national average, and what has been moving prices. Virginia prices typically land between Southeast bargains and Northeast premiums, with a mid-to-high state fuel tax.
See Virginia's latest weekly average, national comparison, and tax context. Northern Virginia pumps often diverge from Hampton Roads and southwest averages.
Current Virginia Gas Price
This page shows the latest EIA weekly average retail price for regular gasoline in Virginia, with the survey week ending date and recent trend. It is a statewide (or best available regional) survey average — not a live price at a specific station.
Virginia Gas Taxes
Virginia drivers pay about 40¢ per gallon in state gasoline taxes (roughly 58.4¢ with the 18.4¢ federal tax) — 6.3¢ above the 33.7¢ average across the 50 states and D.C. (approx., as of 2025).
Why Virginia Prices Move
Virginia straddles Mid-Atlantic supply routes. Colonial pipeline flows, seasonal blends, and DC-metro demand all influence the statewide survey average.
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Virginia Gas Prices — Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the average gas price in Virginia?
- The EIA publishes a weekly average retail price for regular gasoline, typically each Monday for the prior week. This page lists the current Virginia weekly average with its survey date and trend. It is a survey average, not a live pump price.
- What is the gas tax in Virginia?
- Virginia drivers pay about 40¢ per gallon in state gasoline taxes (roughly 58.4¢ with the 18.4¢ federal tax) — 6.3¢ above the 33.7¢ average across the 50 states and D.C. (approx., as of 2025).
- Are these live pump prices in Virginia?
- No. These are EIA weekly survey averages for Virginia, not real-time prices at individual gas stations. Check local stations or a pump-price app for the current street price.
- Why is gas expensive (or cheap) in Virginia?
- Virginia gas prices are usually near or a bit above the U.S. average, reflecting Mid-Atlantic logistics and a state tax around 40¢/gal (approx., as of 2025) before federal tax.