Cheapest Gas Near Me: Find Lowest Price Near Alexandria

ALEXANDRIA, VA — Soaring oil prices mean more pain at the pump for Alexandria residents, with the average gas price getting close to $4 in Virginia.

Higher gas prices tend to be found in Northern Virginia compared to most areas of the state. The average On average, gas in the Virginia part of the DC region costs $3.80 per gallon, according to AAA. That average was $3.52 a week ago, $3.35 a month ago and $2.70 a year ago. The highest average price for this area had been $4.09 in July 2008.

But you can still save a little bit if you know where to look in Alexandria.

According to GasBuddy, the cheapest gas in Alexandria as of Friday is $3.59 per gallon at Mobile (4109 Duke Street), Royal Service Center (1313 N. Quaker Lane), and Sunoco (1639 N. Quaker Lane). Here are some other places you can save near Alexandria:

• BP, 5700 Telegraph Road, Alexandria, VA: $3.41 (cash)
• Suburban Fuel Company, 5604 Oakwood Road, Alexandria, VA: $3.61
• Shell, 2817 S. Quincy Street, Arlington, VA: $3.62
• Liberty, 5412 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA: $3.69
• Exxon, 703 N. Washington Street, Alexandria, VA: $3.69

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.