Gas Prices in Virginia Beach, VA Today

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

$3.12

Average Regular Unleaded — Virginia Beach, Virginia

Current Gas Prices in Virginia Beach

Regular unleaded in Virginia Beach, Virginia costs approximately $$3.12 per gallon today. Virginia Beach's fuel market is competitive, with warehouse clubs and high-volume stations consistently undercutting the local average.

Fuel TypePrice / GallonGradeTrend
Regular Unleaded$3.1287 octane▲ Rising
Mid-Grade$3.6189 octane▲ Rising
Premium$3.9091-93 octane▲ Rising
Diesel$4.22N/A▲ Rising

Price Comparison

Virginia Beach Average
$3.12
Regular Unleaded
Virginia State Average
$3.12
near the state average
National Average
$3.99
$0.87 below the national average

About Gas Prices in Virginia Beach

Price variation within Virginia Beach is substantial — often 20-30 cents per gallon between the cheapest and most expensive stations in the same neighborhood. This spread makes price-checking apps genuinely valuable for Virginia Beach drivers. The savings on a 15-gallon fill-up at the low end vs. high end can exceed $4.

Gas Prices by Brand in This City

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

CHEAPEST
Costco
$2.97
Speedway
$3.09
Circle K
$3.10
Sunoco
$3.13
Marathon
$3.14
BP
$3.16
Mobil
$3.17
Exxon
$3.18
Shell
$3.20
Chevron
$3.22

Fuel Type Prices in This City

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

Gas Prices in Nearby Cities

Norfolk$3.06Chesapeake$2.97Hampton$2.94Newport News$3.04Suffolk$3.13Richmond$3.15
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Frequently Asked Questions

At today's Virginia Beach average of $$3.12 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 Virginia Beach. Prices rise Thursday through Sunday as weekend driving demand increases. Filling up Tuesday afternoon before price adjustments is a reliable strategy.
Virginia Beach 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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