Average retail gasoline prices in Virginia have risen 2.1 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.76/g yesterday, according to the GasBuddy daily survey of 4,081 gas outlets in Virginia. This compares with the national average that has increased 1.8 cents per gallon in the last week to $2.96/g, according to gasoline price website GasBuddy.com.
Including the change in gas prices in Virginia during the past week, prices yesterday were 59.6 cents per gallon higher than the same day one year ago and are 14.1 cents per gallon higher than a month ago. The national average has increased 15.8 cents per gallon during the last month and stands 60.6 cents per gallon higher than this day one year ago.
According to GasBuddy historical data, gasoline prices on May 29 in Virginia have ranged widely over the last five years:
$2.17/g in 2017, $2.16/g in 2016, $2.51/g in 2015, $3.48/g in 2014 and $3.38/g in 2013.
Areas near Virginia and their current gas price climate:
Roanoke- $2.65/g, up 2.6 cents per gallon from last week’s $2.62/g.
Richmond- $2.77/g, up 0.4 cents per gallon from last week’s $2.77/g.
West Virginia- $2.88/g, up 0.5 cents per gallon from last week’s $2.88/g.
“As the summer driving season gets underway, there’s reason to be optimistic and perhaps happy: OPEC appears ready to raise crude oil production to meet higher global demand, dashing at least for now, the likelihood of seeing the national average hit that ugly $3/gallon mark,” said Patrick DeHaan, head of petroleum analysis for GasBuddy. “For now, the national average peaked just under that level and prices are now starting to move ever so slowly lower, but more drops are coming. Crude oil dropped to $66.84 per barrel in electronic trading last night, representing a $5 per barrel loss in less than a week. I can confidently say that gas prices will be moving lower this week and perhaps into next week, so long as nothing comes out of left field to derail the plummet in oil prices. Motorists beware, however- the fall in gas prices will be slow to arrive at some stations and quick at others, so before gleefully filling up, check if you’re getting the best deal in the area.”
For LIVE fuel price averages, visit FuelInsights.GasBuddy.
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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