Gas prices in Virginia have fallen 1.1 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.62/g yesterday, according to the GasBuddy daily survey of 4,081 stations in Virginia. This compares with the national average that has fallen 4.4 cents per gallon versus last week to $2.82/g, according to GasBuddy.
Average gasoline prices on July 23 in Virginia have ranged widely over the last five years:
$2.09/g in 2017, $1.97/g in 2016, $2.52/g in 2015, $3.37/g in 2014 and $3.50/g in 2013.
Including the change locally during the past week, prices yesterday were 52.8 cents per gallon higher than a year ago and are 0.8 cents per gallon lower than a month ago. The national average has dropped 1.6 cents per gallon during the last month and stands 55.4 cents per gallon higher than a year ago.
Areas near Virginia and their current gas price climate:
Roanoke- $2.51/g, down 1.2 cents per gallon from last week’s $2.52/g.
Richmond- $2.59/g, down 1.2 cents per gallon from last week’s $2.60/g.
West Virginia- $2.82/g, down 2.3 cents per gallon from last week’s $2.84/g.
“Last week saw a small party at the pump- gas prices in nearly all states moved lower as the national average fell to its lowest in 75 days,” said Patrick DeHaan, head of petroleum analysis for GasBuddy. “With Libya resuming oil exports, oil prices have been under pressure the last two weeks, falling briefly under $68 per barrel last week, closing out the week far lower than two weeks ago when oil prices touched $75. In addition, signs are pointing to greater oil production from both Russia and Saudi Arabia, further tempering fears of too little supply. It has been the large drop in the price of crude oil that has opened the door for gasoline and diesel prices to move lower for the time being. More good news? Retail gas prices still have some downward movement coming to catch up to the recent drop in oil.”
For LIVE fuel price averages, visit FuelInsights.GasBuddy.c
About GasBuddy
GasBuddy is the technology company changing the way more than 75 million consumers find, purchase, and save money on gasoline. Founded in 2000, the original GasBuddy website was a pioneer in crowd-sourced information, leveraging technology, big data, and a passionate community that now connects more than 70 million users with real-time, accurate fuel pricing information as well as reliable reviews of gas station amenities and services. The app and website have the most accurate and real-time fuel prices at over 140,000 unique stations in the United States, Canada, and Australia and is the most comprehensive money-saving companion while on the road. GasBuddy is available on all mobile platforms. For more information, visit www.gasbuddy.com.
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