Decrease in average gasoline prices reported in Virginia, according to GasBuddy.
In a recent survey of over 4,000 gas stations across Virginia, GasBuddy reported that the average gasoline price in the state has decreased by 9.9 cents per gallon in the last week, dropping to approximately $3.03 per gallon as of July 7, 2025 [1][4]. This recent decline reflects a broader trend of falling prices in most states across the U.S., where 48 out of 51 states saw decreases in gasoline prices over the last week [3].
However, the average price in Virginia is still 14.9 cents per gallon higher than it was a month ago, indicating some volatility and short-term fluctuations within the past month [1]. Despite this, compared to a year ago, the price is 34.9 cents lower, showing a significant year-over-year decrease in gasoline costs in Virginia [1]. This aligns with wider national trends where gas prices have generally fallen compared to the previous year [2].
The week’s price drop likely reflects immediate market adjustments, supply-demand changes, or regional factors affecting fuel prices. The cheapest station in Virginia was priced at $2.49 per gallon on Sunday, while the most expensive station was $3.99 per gallon, a difference of $1.50 per gallon [2].
It's worth noting that the national average price of gasoline is $3.09 per gallon on Monday, a decrease of 5.3 cents from the previous week [2]. The lowest price in the nation on Sunday was not specified, but the highest was reported in Virginia. The national average price of diesel is $3.644 per gallon, a decrease of 3.2 cents from the previous week [5].
GasBuddy has compiled data from more than 11 million weekly price reports covering over 150,000 gas stations across the country [4]. The decrease in gasoline prices in Virginia is a positive development for drivers in the state, offering some relief from high fuel costs. However, the prices remain higher than they were a month ago, indicating that there may still be some fluctuations in the coming weeks.
References: [1] GasBuddy. (2025). Gas Price Report: Virginia. Retrieved from https://www.gasbuddy.com/reports/state/virginia [2] AAA. (2025). National and State Average Gas Prices. Retrieved from https://gasprices.aaa.com/ [3] GasBuddy. (2025). Weekly National Gas Price Report. Retrieved from https://www.gasbuddy.com/reports/national/weekly [4] GasBuddy. (2025). About GasBuddy. Retrieved from https://www.gasbuddy.com/about [5] Oil Price Information Service. (2025). Diesel Fuel Prices. Retrieved from https://oilprice.com/fuels/diesel-fuel-prices/
The decreasing gasoline prices in Virginia could potentially influence the broader energy sector, particularly for industries heavily dependent on fuel. This positive trend in finance, represented by reduced gasoline costs for consumers, aligns with national energy trends, wherein gas prices have generally decreased year-over-year.
