Gas Prices Surge in Virginia | Richmond News

Gas prices in Virginia are soaring to record highs—regular unleaded now averages $4.14 a gallon, up 20 cents from last week and over a dollar higher than this time last year. The spike is driven by global turmoil, especially in the Middle East and disruptions at the Strait of Hormuz, since half our pump prices come straight from crude oil. Diesel is even worse, hitting $6.16 a gallon—$2.56 more than last year—and straining industries from trucking to farming as harvest season looms. With experts predicting these prices will stay high through fall, AAA urges listeners to shop around for discounts, fill up strategically, use reward cards, maintain proper tire pressure, drive efficiently, and keep their cars well-maintained to stretch every gallon. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.12onyourside.com/2026/09/14/virginia-gas-prices-surge-record-seasonal-high/ More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6d80d0ade7bd3faf Report issues to [email protected].