How gas prices have changed in Virginia Beach city, Virginia in the last week
How gas prices have changed in Virginia Beach city, Virginia in the last week
A combination of increased demand at the pump and the annual switchover to more expensive, but lower-emission summer fuel blends are driving the national cost for a gallon of gasoline higher this week.
The national average has risen several cents from a week ago and remains below the levels it was this , according to GasBuddy. Metros on the West Coast, as well as Illinois, Michigan, and Pennsylvania, are seeing the highest gas prices in the nation to begin this week.
A rise in the utilization of refineries producing gasoline this spring after a may be helping keep prices lower for travelers. When refinery utilization drops, it can raise the cost of gas; cold weather and storms took some plants offline this winter season.
compiled statistics on gas prices in Virginia Beach city using data from . Gas prices are current as of March 11.
Virginia Beach city, Virginia gas price trends
- Gas current price: $3.20
--- Virginia average: $3.24
- Week change: +$0.10
- Month change: +$0.12
Counties with the most expensive gas in Virginia
#1. Highland County: $3.38
#2. Arlington County: $3.38
#3. Fairfax County: $3.37
#4. Lexington: $3.36
#5. Alexandria: $3.35
Counties with the least expensive gas in Virginia
#1. Greensville County: $3.08
#2. #N/A: $3.10
#3. Alleghany County: $3.10
#4. Dinwiddie County: $3.10
#5. Brunswick County: $3.10
This story features writing by Dom DiFurio and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 3,038 counties.
