Updated
Updated · WSET · Jul 27
Virginia Gasoline Prices Rise 5.6 Cents to $3.97 a Gallon as U.S. Average Hits $4.06
Updated
Updated · WSET · Jul 27

Virginia Gasoline Prices Rise 5.6 Cents to $3.97 a Gallon as U.S. Average Hits $4.06

2 articles · Updated · WSET · Jul 27

Summary

  • $3.97 a gallon was Virginia's average gasoline price on Monday, up 5.6 cents from a week earlier, according to GasBuddy's survey of 4,081 stations.
  • That average is 26.4 cents higher than a month ago and 98.5 cents above a year earlier, showing the latest weekly gain is part of a broader climb.
  • Virginia pump prices still varied widely across the state, with the cheapest station at $3.47 and the highest at $4.99 on Sunday — a $1.52 gap.
  • Nationally, gasoline averaged $4.06 a gallon after a 10.8-cent weekly increase, while diesel rose 17.8 cents to $5.255, pointing to broader fuel-cost pressure.

Insights

Virginia gas hit $3.97, but some stations are far cheaper—what explains the huge price gap across the state?
Why are Virginia gas prices rising again, and how much higher could they climb if global oil disruptions continue?
If crude prices ease later, why might Virginia drivers still wait months for real relief at the pump?