Gas prices in Northern Virginia (DC Metro), VA
Gas prices in Northern Virginia (DC Metro), VADaily metro average from AAA (2026-10-26), per gallon including taxes, for AAA’s Washington, DC, (VA Only) metro area in Virginia.
Nearest Virginia metros on price
The metros immediately either side of Northern Virginia (DC Metro) in Virginia, so you can see whether paying $4.14 here is normal or not.
| Metro | Regular | vs Northern Virginia (DC Metro) |
|---|---|---|
| Richmond & Petersburg, VA | $4.02 | −$0.11 |
| Bristol, VA | $4.04 | −$0.09 |
| Norfolk, Virginia Beach & Newport News, VA | $4.07 | −$0.06 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $4.08 | −$0.05 |
| Northern Virginia (DC Metro), VA | $4.14 | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How much is gas in Northern Virginia (DC Metro) right now?
Regular gasoline averages $4.14 per gallon across Northern Virginia (DC Metro), VA today (AAA metro average, 2026-10-26). Midgrade is $4.68, premium $5.04 and diesel $6.36.
Is gas cheaper in Northern Virginia (DC Metro) than the rest of Virginia?
A Virginia state comparison is unavailable today.
Where does Northern Virginia (DC Metro) rank in Virginia?
Northern Virginia (DC Metro) is the 12th cheapest of 12 Virginia metros AAA tracks.
Are gas prices in Northern Virginia (DC Metro) higher than a year ago?
Yes — regular is 41.7% higher than this time last year ($2.92/gal then, $4.14 now).