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AAA: Gas prices holding steady as kids head back to school

Chris Graham
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The national average price for a gallon of gas has held steady at $3.18 for seven days after reaching its highest point so far this year.

Today’s national average is a penny less than a week ago, two cents more than a month ago and $1.01 more than a year ago, according to AAA.

In Virginia, today’s average ($2.97) is down a penny from a week ago, the same as a month ago and 99 cents higher than a year ago.

During the run-up to Labor Day weekend, pump prices will likely continue to fluctuate due to high crude prices.

Gas demand typically drops considerably after the final holiday weekend of summer, bringing much needed relief to American drivers when they fill-up this fall.

Average price per gallon of self-serve, regular gasoline. 
Gas prices provided by AAA, gasprices.aaa.com

Today Weekly Change Last Month Last Year
National $3.18 No change $3.16 $2.17
Virginia $2.97 Down 1 cent $2.97 $1.98
Charlottesville $2.96 Down 1 cent $2.97 $1.99
Fredericksburg $2.98 Down 1 cent $2.98 $1.96
Harrisonburg $2.90 Down 1 cent $2.86 $1.98
Norfolk Area $2.95 Down 1 cent $2.96 $1.95
Richmond $2.97 No change $2.97 $1.97
Roanoke $2.92 Down 1 cent $2.92 $1.95

 

Chris Graham

Chris Graham

Chris Graham, the king of "fringe media," a zero-time Virginia Sportswriter of the Year, and a member of zero Halls of Fame, is the founder and editor of Augusta Free Press. A 1994 alum of the University of Virginia, Chris is the author and co-author of seven books, including Poverty of Imagination, a memoir published in 2019. For his commentaries on news, sports and politics, go to his YouTube page, or subscribe to his Street Knowledge podcast. Email Chris at [email protected].

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