Gas prices in Richmond-Petersburg
Gas prices in Richmond-PetersburgDaily metro average from AAA (2026-07-28), per gallon including taxes, for the Richmond-Petersburg area of Virginia.
Regular
$3.99
per gallon · €0.93/L
Midgrade
$4.47
per gallon · €1.04/L
Premium
$4.84
per gallon · €1.12/L
Diesel
$5.30
per gallon · €1.23/L
▲ 1.6% vs last week ($3.93)▲ 33.5% vs a year ago ($2.99)
Nearest Virginia metros on price
The metros immediately either side of Richmond-Petersburg in Virginia, so you can see whether paying $3.99 here is normal or not.
| Metro | Regular | vs Richmond-Petersburg |
|---|---|---|
| Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford | $3.87 | −$0.12 |
| Roanoke | $3.88 | −$0.11 |
| Bristol-Scott-Washington | $3.88 | −$0.11 |
| Lynchburg | $3.90 | −$0.09 |
| Richmond-Petersburg | $3.99 | — |
| Charlottesville | $4.01 | +$0.02 |
| Winchester | $4.03 | +$0.04 |
| Norfolk-Virginia Beach-Newport News | $4.03 | +$0.04 |
| Washington, DC, (VA Only) | $4.05 | +$0.06 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much is gas in Richmond-Petersburg right now?
Regular gasoline averages $3.99 per gallon across Richmond-Petersburg today (AAA metro average, 2026-07-28). Midgrade is $4.47, premium $4.84 and diesel $5.30.
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 8th cheapest of 12 Virginia metros AAA tracks.
Are gas prices in Richmond-Petersburg higher than a year ago?
Yes — regular is 33.5% higher than this time last year ($2.99/gal then, $3.99 now).