Gas prices in Richmond & Petersburg, VA
Gas prices in Richmond & Petersburg, VADaily metro average from AAA (2026-10-26), per gallon including taxes, for AAA’s Richmond-Petersburg metro area in Virginia.
Regular
$4.02
per gallon · €0.95/L
Midgrade
$4.52
per gallon · €1.07/L
Premium
$4.88
per gallon · €1.15/L
Diesel
$6.21
per gallon · €1.47/L
up vs last week 0.6% vs last week ($4.00) up vs a year ago 40.2% vs a year ago ($2.87)
Nearest Virginia metros on price
The metros immediately either side of Richmond in Virginia, so you can see whether paying $4.02 here is normal or not.
| Metro | Regular | vs Richmond |
|---|---|---|
| Lynchburg, VA | $3.97 | −$0.05 |
| Roanoke, VA | $3.99 | −$0.04 |
| Fredericksburg, VA | $4.00 | −$0.02 |
| Blacksburg, Christiansburg & Radford, VA | $4.01 | −$0.01 |
| Richmond & Petersburg, VA | $4.02 | — |
| Bristol, VA | $4.04 | +$0.02 |
| Norfolk, Virginia Beach & Newport News, VA | $4.07 | +$0.05 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $4.08 | +$0.06 |
| Northern Virginia (DC Metro), VA | $4.14 | +$0.11 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much is gas in Richmond right now?
Regular gasoline averages $4.02 per gallon across Richmond & Petersburg, VA today (AAA metro average, 2026-10-26). Midgrade is $4.52, premium $4.88 and diesel $6.21.
Is gas cheaper in Richmond than the rest of Virginia?
A Virginia state comparison is unavailable today.
Where does Richmond rank in Virginia?
Richmond is the 8th cheapest of 12 Virginia metros AAA tracks.
Are gas prices in Richmond higher than a year ago?
Yes — regular is 40.2% higher than this time last year ($2.87/gal then, $4.02 now).