By Katherine Patton
Residents of Virginia may be getting a better deal than those in their neighboring states when it comes to gasoline prices.
In Rockbridge County, gas prices are significantly lower than the national average. As of Dec. 1, the national average cost of gasoline was $2.77 a gallon. The average cost for Lexington was $2.55 a gallon, 22 cents lower than the national average.
The neighboring community, Buena Vista, also boasts prices lower than the national average. Three different gas stations in Buena Vista ranged in price from $2.39 to $2.55, all lower than the national recorded average.
In the general Virginia area, the regions with the lowest prices are Richmond, Appomattox, Eagle Rock and Harrisonburg, among others. All of these areas have prices lower than the local low of $2.39, a much lower average than their national counterparts.
Prices in Roanoke fluctuate. They range from $2.29 to $3.29, depending on where in Roanoke you are filling your tank, according to Virginiagasprices.com.
In just three months, the national price per gallon has dropped significantly. In October, the average price was reported to be $3.05 a gallon, and prices continue to drop, according to a U.S. Energy Department website.