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Average for gallon of regular unleaded gas dips below $3 in Virginia

Chris Graham

AAA-LogoGas prices have been sinking quite nicely across the country and in the Commonwealth. Drivers in Virginia and 12 other states (Missouri, South Carolina, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Minnesota, Mississippi, Kansas, Alabama, New Jersey, Arkansas, Texas and Delaware) are paying an average price below $3  per gallon to refuel their vehicles with three additional states (Iowa, New Mexico and Louisiana) posting prices within a nickel of this mark.

Virginia gas prices have been on the downward trend since late June sinking gas prices below $3 per gallon,” said Tammy Arnette, Public Affairs Specialist for AAA Mid-Atlantic.  “This is great news for motorists in the Commonwealth as drivers are saving on average over $7 per fill-up since the decline,” advised Arnette.

 

Today Change SinceYesterday Last Month Last Year
National $3.16 Down 2 cents $3.38 $3.36
Virginia $2.98 Down 1 cent $3.14 $3.16
Charlottesville $2.98 No change $3.11 $3.08
Norfolk Area $3.02 Down 2 cents $3.16 $3.18
Richmond $2.86 Down 2 cents $3.05 $3.12
Roanoke $2.95 Down 3 cents $3.08 $3.07

 

Gas prices have been on the decline for a number of reasons.  Supplies are plentiful due to a lack of hurricane activity, uninterrupted refinery productions, lower demand and the switch over from the more expensive summer blend of gasoline to the more affordable winter blend of gasoline.

AAA expects gas prices to continue to drop throughout the end of October and perhaps through the end of the year barring any unforeseen circumstance that could impact supplies.

Find the lowest gas prices in your area and calculate fuel costs for your next trip by using AAA’s Fuel Price Finder or downloading the AAA Mobile App from a smartphone

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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