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Virginia Diesel Hits $6.39, a Record High for the State

By Markets Desk · 2026-09-21 · 1 min read

Diesel in Virginia reached $6.39 per gallon, while regular gas rose to $4.18. This represents a significant jump from last year's levels.

Key points

Virginia diesel reached an all-time high of $6.39 per gallon, up 76 percent year over year.
Regular unleaded gasoline in Virginia now averages $4.18, compared to $2.99 a year ago.
Local regions like Lynchburg and Roanoke show minor price differences, with regular gas under $4.16.

Diesel in Virginia hit a record $6.39 per gallon this week. The surge reflects a 76 percent national increase over the past year.

Regular unleaded gasoline now averages $4.18 in the state. This price is up sharply from $2.99 at this time last year.

Analysts cite ongoing conflict with Iran as the primary cause. This tension has pushed national diesel averages to $6.40.

The spike impacts transportation costs across the region. Consumers face higher expenses for both commercial and private use.

Lynchburg regular gas costs $4.15, slightly below the state average. Roanoke drivers pay $4.16 for the same fuel grade.

The New River Valley area sees a $4.17 regular price. Diesel in Blacksburg stands at $6.32 per gallon.

Premium gasoline averages $5.03 in Virginia, according to wsls.com. Lynchburg offers the lowest regional premium price at $4.95.

Roanoke premium fuel costs $4.99, while the New River Valley charges $5.01. These figures show a consistent upward trend locally.

Based on reporting by wsls.com, compiled by the Tradingbird desk.