Gas Prices in Richmond, VA Today

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

$3.15

Average Regular Unleaded — Richmond, Virginia

Current Gas Prices in Richmond

The average cost to fill up in Richmond, Virginia is $$3.15 per gallon for regular gas right now. Compared to the national average, Richmond drivers are paying $0.84 below the national average, reflecting local market dynamics.

Fuel TypePrice / GallonGradeTrend
Regular Unleaded$3.1587 octane▲ Rising
Mid-Grade$3.6489 octane▲ Rising
Premium$3.9391-93 octane▲ Rising
Diesel$4.26N/A▲ Rising

Price Comparison

Richmond Average
$3.15
Regular Unleaded
Virginia State Average
$3.12
near the state average
National Average
$3.99
$0.84 below the national average

About Gas Prices in Richmond

The Richmond fuel market reflects Virginia's broader pricing environment while adding local demand characteristics. With a growing population and rising commuter traffic, demand pressure in Richmond is steady. Warehouse club stations and discount brands regularly beat street prices by 10-20 cents per gallon.

Gas Prices by Brand in This City

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

CHEAPEST
Costco
$3.00
Speedway
$3.12
Circle K
$3.13
Sunoco
$3.16
Marathon
$3.17
BP
$3.19
Mobil
$3.20
Exxon
$3.21
Shell
$3.23
Chevron
$3.25

Fuel Type Prices in This City

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

Gas Prices in Nearby Cities

Newport News$3.04Hampton$2.94Suffolk$3.13Norfolk$3.06Waldorf$3.31Chesapeake$2.97Alexandria$3.12Virginia Beach$3.12Lynchburg$3.17
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Frequently Asked Questions

Premium gas in Richmond is worth the extra cost only if your vehicle requires it. If your owner's manual says Required, always use premium. If it says Recommended, you may use regular with minimal performance loss. Never use regular in a vehicle that requires premium.
Costco offers the cheapest gas wherever it operates in the Richmond area. Among street stations, Circle K, Speedway, and Wawa (in applicable markets) consistently offer below-average prices. Shell, Chevron, and BP typically price above the local average.
At today's Richmond average of $$3.15 per gallon, a standard 13-gallon sedan tank costs ${fillCost} to fill. A larger 20-gallon SUV or truck tank runs ${truckFill}. Choosing the cheapest local station can save $3-5 on each fill-up.
Monday and Tuesday are statistically the cheapest days to buy gas in most US cities including Richmond. Prices rise Thursday through Sunday as weekend driving demand increases. Filling up Tuesday afternoon before price adjustments is a reliable strategy.
Richmond 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.

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