Cheapest Gas Near Me: Find Lowest Price In Arlington

ARLINGTON, VA — Soaring oil prices mean more pain at the pump for Virginia residents, with the average gas price already nearing $3.71 across the state.

Gas prices in Arlington and elsewhere in Northern Virginia are hovering about 10 cents above the statewide average. On Friday, the average gas price in Northern Virginia was $3.81 per gallon. A week ago, the average price per gallon in Northern Virginia was $3.53, And a year ago, the average price was $2.71.

You can still save a little bit if you know where to look in Arlington.

According to GasBuddy, the cheapest gas in Arlington is selling for $3.59 per gallon at the Exxon at 4746 Langston Blvd. (Lee Highway). Here are some other places you can save in Arlington:

• Shell, 3332 Langston Blvd., Arlington, $3.59 per gallon
• Exxon, 3299 Wilson Blvd, $3.59 per gallon
• Shell, 3100 Columbia Pike, $3.60 per gallon
• Shell, 2817 S. Quincy St., $3.62 per gallon
• Shell, 2240 N. Glebe Rd., $3.64 per gallon
• Shell, 5630 Langston Blvd., $3.65 per gallon
• Liberty, 67 N. Glebe Rd., $3.65 per gallon
• BP, 5601 Langston Blvd., $3.66 per gallon

The recent climb in pump prices primarily is attributable to the high cost of crude oil, according to AAA. Moderating winter weather and optimism over a possible decline in COVID-19 cases have led to an increase in gas demand.

"More drivers fueling up here coupled with a persistent tight supply of oil worldwide provides the recipe for higher prices at the pump," AAA spokesperson Andrew Gross said in a news release. "And unfortunately for consumers, it does not appear that this trend will change anytime soon."

At a news conference last week, GasBuddy representatives said gas prices could go up by as much as 50 cents in the coming months.

Eric Heyl, Patch Staff, contributed to this article