VIRGINIA BEACH — Drivers are feeling the slower pace of summer at the pump as gas prices remain steady, according to AAA.
The national average for a gallon of regular is back at $3.16 after dropping a couple of cents this past week. The summer of lower gas prices continues thanks to crude oil prices averaging around $65 a barrel, AAA said. National pump prices so far in 2025 haven’t had any major spikes or dips compared to other recent years.
According to new data from the Energy Information Administration (EIA), gasoline demand increased from 8.48 million barrels per day last week to 8.96 million, while the total domestic gasoline supply increased from 232.9 million barrels to 231.1 million. Gasoline production increased last week, averaging 9.4 million barrels per day.
Locally, the gas price average for the commonwealth Thursday was $3.01 — two cents higher than a week ago and 12 cents lower than a month ago. In Hampton Roads, prices increased 11 cents to $3.10, which is five cents lower than a month ago and 24 cents lower than a year ago.
