Virginia Gas Prices
Current Price:
$3.450
per gallon
Current Price
$3.450
per gallon
Federal Tax
$0.184
per gallon
PADD Region
R10
PADD 1 - East Coast
Virginia Gasoline Price Breakdown
| Component | Amount |
|---|---|
| Base Price (crude oil, refining, distribution, marketing) | $3.266/gal |
| Federal Excise Tax (all states) | $0.184/gal |
| Approximate Price at Pump | $3.450/gal |
Note: Pump price includes state excise taxes, state sales taxes, and other local fees which vary by state and are incorporated in the regional average.
How Virginia Gasoline Prices Are Measured
Gasoline prices come from two independent sources that measure differently:
AAA Daily Average
Based on over 100,000 gas stations nationwide. Updated daily using actual pump prices reported by stations and credit card transaction data.
- Update frequency: Daily
- Granularity: State-level (all 50 states + DC)
- Methodology: Station-reported pump prices
EIA Weekly Survey
Published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Virginia falls within PADD 1 - East Coast, one of five Petroleum Administration for Defense Districts (PADDs).
- Update frequency: Weekly (Mondays)
- Granularity: Regional (PADD 1 - East Coast)
- Methodology: Volume-weighted survey of ~900 retail outlets per region
Gas Prices in Virginia Cities
Find gasoline prices in major Virginia cities:
Compare Virginia to Neighboring States
| State | PADD Region | View Prices |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia (Current) | PADD 1 - East Coast | - |
| Maryland | PADD 1 - East Coast | View → |
| West Virginia | PADD 1 - East Coast | View → |
| Kentucky | PADD 2 - Midwest | View → |
| Tennessee | PADD 2 - Midwest | View → |
| North Carolina | PADD 1 - East Coast | View → |
Get Virginia Gas Prices via API
from oilpriceapi import OilPriceAPI
client = OilPriceAPI(api_key="YOUR_API_KEY")
# Get Virginia gasoline state average
price = client.prices.get_latest(
by_code="GASOLINE_RETAIL_STATE_VA_USD"
)
print(f"Virginia gas: ${price.price}/gal")
# Get national gasoline average
national = client.prices.get_latest(by_code="GASOLINE_USD")
print(f"US average: ${national.price}/gal")Frequently Asked Questions
Why is gas relatively affordable in Virginia?
Virginia gasoline is $3.450/gal. Prices in Virginia are influenced by its location in the PADD 1 - East Coast, proximity to refineries, local state and county taxes, and regional supply and demand dynamics.
What cities in Virginia have the cheapest gas?
Virginia Beach, Norfolk typically have competitive gasoline prices. View city-specific pages for the latest prices.
Can I get real-time Virginia gas prices?
Yes! Use our API to get state-level gasoline price averages updated daily from AAA data, or national averages updated every 15 minutes. API code for Virginia: GASOLINE_RETAIL_STATE_VA_USD
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