Sheetz Lowers Gas Prices In Virginia For July 4 Holiday Weekend

VIRGINIA — Sheetz gas stations in Virginia lowered the price of unleaded 88 gas to $3.99 a gallon. The convenience store chain lowered the price of its E85 gas to $3.49 a gallon.

The limited-time price reduction will remain in place through the July 4 holiday weekend, the gas station chain said in a statement.

"Unleaded 88 is approved by the EPA for use in vehicles for model years 2001 or newer as well as light-duty trucks, SUVs and Flex Fuel Vehicles," Sheetz said.

E85 contains more ethanol — 51 percent to 83 percent — and is not compatible with all vehicles. It is designed specifically for flexible fuel vehicles, or FFVs.

When available, E85 is clearly designated as a different fuel type and should not be used in standard vehicles. Drivers should check their owner’s manual to see if their car is able to run with E85.

Gas prices have been dropping in Virginia and across the country over the past couple weeks. The average price of regular unleaded gasoline dropped for the second straight week last week, according to new data from GasBuddy.

The current average price of regular gasoline in the country is $4.91 a gallon. In Virginia, the average price of regular gasoline is $4.703, down from $4.806 a gallon a week ago, according to AAA.