Gas prices in Washington, DC, (VA Only)
Gas prices in Washington, DC, (VA Only)Daily metro average from AAA (2026-07-28), per gallon including taxes, for the Washington, DC, (VA Only) area of Virginia.
Regular
$4.05
per gallon · €0.94/L
Midgrade
$4.57
per gallon · €1.06/L
Premium
$4.93
per gallon · €1.14/L
Diesel
$5.39
per gallon · €1.25/L
▲ 1.3% vs last week ($4.00)▲ 33.5% vs a year ago ($3.03)
Nearest Virginia metros on price
The metros immediately either side of Washington, DC, (VA Only) in Virginia, so you can see whether paying $4.05 here is normal or not.
| Metro | Regular | vs Washington, DC, (VA Only) |
|---|---|---|
| Richmond-Petersburg | $3.99 | −$0.06 |
| Charlottesville | $4.01 | −$0.03 |
| Winchester | $4.03 | −$0.01 |
| Norfolk-Virginia Beach-Newport News | $4.03 | −$0.01 |
| Washington, DC, (VA Only) | $4.05 | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How much is gas in Washington, DC, (VA Only) right now?
Regular gasoline averages $4.05 per gallon across Washington, DC, (VA Only) today (AAA metro average, 2026-07-28). Midgrade is $4.57, premium $4.93 and diesel $5.39.
Is gas cheaper in Washington, DC, (VA Only) than the rest of Virginia?
A Virginia state comparison is unavailable today.
Where does Washington, DC, (VA Only) rank in Virginia?
Washington, DC, (VA Only) is the 12th cheapest of 12 Virginia metros AAA tracks.
Are gas prices in Washington, DC, (VA Only) higher than a year ago?
Yes — regular is 33.5% higher than this time last year ($3.03/gal then, $4.05 now).