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Cheapest Gas Near Me: Find Lowest Price Near Vienna

Before you fill up the tank, take a look at the lowest gas prices in and around Vienna.

VIENNA, VA — Soaring oil prices mean more pain at the pump for Virginia 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 Vienna.

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According to GasBuddy, the cheapest gas in Vienna as of Friday is $3.65 per gallon at Exxon (395 Maple Avenue E), Sunoco (102 Maple Avenue W), and Shell (252 Maple Avenue W). Here are some other places you can save near Vienna:

  • Mobil, 2212 Gallows Road, Dunn Loring, VA: $3.57
  • CITGO, 9130 Lee Highway, Fairfax, VA: $3.59
  • Sunoco, 2210 Gallows Road, Dunn Loring, VA: $3.59
  • Sunoco, 9626 Fairfax Boulevard, Fairfax, VA: $3.59
  • Shell, 9605 Fairfax Boulevard, Fairfax, VA: $3.59
  • Sunoco, 8030 Lee Highway, Merrifield, VA: $3.59
  • American Majestic Eagle, 7399 Lee Highway, Falls Church, VA: $3.59
  • Lee Highway Auto and Gas, 7463 Lee Highway, Falls Church, VA: $3.49 (cash), $3.61 (credit)
  • Safeway, 1698 Anderson Road, McLean, VA: $3.61
  • Mobil, 1955 Chain Bridge Road, Tysons, VA: $3.65
  • CITGO, 3818 Lee Highway, Merrifield, VA: $3.65

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.

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"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.

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