Gas prices in Richmond-Petersburg
Gas prices in Richmond-PetersburgDaily metro average from AAA (2026-09-11), per gallon including taxes, for the Richmond-Petersburg area of Virginia.
Regular
$4.13
per gallon · €0.94/L
Midgrade
$4.63
per gallon · €1.05/L
Premium
$4.98
per gallon · €1.13/L
Diesel
$6.01
per gallon · €1.37/L
up vs last week 4.7% vs last week ($3.94) up vs a year ago 36.5% vs a year ago ($3.03)
Nearest Virginia metros on price
The metros immediately either side of Richmond-Petersburg in Virginia, so you can see whether paying $4.13 here is normal or not.
| Metro | Regular | vs Richmond-Petersburg |
|---|---|---|
| Roanoke | $4.05 | −$0.08 |
| Lynchburg | $4.05 | −$0.07 |
| Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford | $4.08 | −$0.05 |
| Staunton-Waynesboro | $4.11 | −$0.02 |
| Richmond-Petersburg | $4.13 | — |
| Harrisonburg | $4.14 | +$0.01 |
| Charlottesville | $4.15 | +$0.02 |
| Winchester | $4.15 | +$0.02 |
| Norfolk-Virginia Beach-Newport News | $4.16 | +$0.03 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much is gas in Richmond-Petersburg right now?
Regular gasoline averages $4.13 per gallon across Richmond-Petersburg today (AAA metro average, 2026-09-11). Midgrade is $4.63, premium $4.98 and diesel $6.01.
Is gas cheaper in Richmond-Petersburg than the rest of Virginia?
A Virginia state comparison is unavailable today.
Where does Richmond-Petersburg rank in Virginia?
Richmond-Petersburg is the 6th cheapest of 12 Virginia metros AAA tracks.
Are gas prices in Richmond-Petersburg higher than a year ago?
Yes — regular is 36.5% higher than this time last year ($3.03/gal then, $4.13 now).