Gas Prices in Hampton, VA Today

Updated April 5, 2026 — Prices updated regularly from EIA data

$2.94

Average Regular Unleaded — Hampton, Virginia

Current Gas Prices in Hampton

Drivers in Hampton, Virginia are paying an average of $$2.94 per gallon for regular gasoline as of {month} {year}. Local prices range from $$2.79 at discount stations to $$3.14 at premium locations.

Fuel TypePrice / GallonGradeTrend
Regular Unleaded$2.9487 octane▲ Rising
Mid-Grade$3.4089 octane▲ Rising
Premium$3.6791-93 octane▲ Rising
Diesel$3.98N/A▲ Rising

Price Comparison

Hampton Average
$2.94
Regular Unleaded
Virginia State Average
$3.12
$0.18 below the Virginia average
National Average
$3.99
$1.05 below the national average

About Gas Prices in Hampton

Understanding what drives Hampton gas prices helps you save every week. The metro area hosts dozens of competing fuel stations — high-volume retailers and warehouse clubs consistently offer the lowest prices, while stations near freeway entrances charge a convenience premium of 5-15 cents per gallon.

Gas Prices by Brand in This City

Estimated prices based on brand modifiers. Sorted cheapest to most expensive.

Fuel Type Prices in This City

Regular Unleaded
87 octane
Premium Gasoline
91-93 octane
Diesel Fuel
N/A

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Frequently Asked Questions

Hampton and surrounding cities typically track similar fuel prices given shared supply infrastructure. Differences of 5-15 cents between nearby cities are common depending on local tax differences and competition levels.
A 10-cent savings on 15 gallons equals $1.50. If the cheaper station is 5 miles away and your car gets 25 MPG, the detour costs about 0.4 gallons. Savings above 15 cents per gallon are consistently worth moderate detours.
Most states have price gouging statutes that activate during declared emergencies. Outside of emergency declarations, gas stations set prices based on market conditions. Normal price variation between stations is competition, not gouging.
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Each gallon of gas in Hampton, Virginia includes 18.4 cents in federal excise tax plus {tax} cents in Virginia state fuel tax — a combined {totalTax} cents per gallon. On a 15-gallon fill-up, you pay ${taxTotal} in fuel taxes alone.

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