Diesel Prices in Virginia Today
Average diesel price in Virginia: $6.388 per gallon on September 22, 2026. U.S. average $6.529. Updated daily.
What is the price of diesel in Virginia today?
Diesel in Virginia averages $6.388 per gallon today (September 22, 2026), $0.141 less than the U.S. average of $6.529. Virginia ranks #25 of 51 for cheapest diesel (1 = cheapest). A loaded semi at about 6.3 mpg spends about $1.01 per mile on fuel in Virginia.
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Fuel cost per mile in Virginia
Estimated diesel cost at today's Virginia price of $6.388 a gallon, using fuel economy calibrated to FHWA and NACFE data.
| Truck | Fuel per mile | Fuel per 1,000 miles |
|---|---|---|
| Dry Van38,000 lbs, ~6.3 mpg | $1.02 | $1,016 |
| Reefer38,000 lbs, ~6.0 mpg | $1.06 | $1,058 |
| Flatbed40,000 lbs, ~6.0 mpg | $1.06 | $1,056 |
| Hotshot12,000 lbs, ~8.9 mpg | $0.72 | $717 |
| Box Truck7,000 lbs, ~9.1 mpg | $0.70 | $700 |
Your numbers depend on load weight, speed, terrain and idling. Enter them in the truck fuel cost calculator for an exact estimate.
Frequently asked questions
What is the price of diesel in Virginia today?
Diesel in Virginia averages $6.388 per gallon today (September 22, 2026), $0.141 less than the U.S. average of $6.529. Virginia ranks #25 of 51 for cheapest diesel (1 = cheapest). A loaded semi at about 6.3 mpg spends about $1.01 per mile on fuel in Virginia.
How much does it cost to fill a semi truck in Virginia?
At $6.39 a gallon, 150 gallons of diesel costs about $958 and 200 gallons about $1,278 in Virginia today.
Is diesel cheaper in Virginia than nearby states?
Among nearby states in the same region, the cheapest today is South Carolina at $6.124 a gallon. Virginia is $6.388.
How often are Virginia diesel prices updated?
Every day. This page refreshes each morning from daily state averages, with the EIA weekly survey as a backup.
| South Carolina | $6.124 |
| North Carolina | $6.234 |
| Florida | $6.258 |
| Georgia | $6.344 |
| West Virginia | $6.457 |
Source: AAA daily state average, September 22, 2026. All 50 states
Running freight through Virginia?
Texas Solutions dispatches semis for 5%, hotshots for 8% and box trucks for 10% of weekly gross. We plan lanes to cut empty miles and fuel.