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Lower Atlantic (PADD 1C) gas prices this week and price history
The Lower Atlantic (PADD 1C) runs from Virginia to Florida and is supplied mainly by the Colonial Pipeline.
Last 3 years: Lower Atlantic (PADD 1C) vs U.S. average
Regular gasoline, all formulations, retail price including taxes, U.S. dollars per gallon. Hover or tap the chart for weekly values.
All fuel grades this week
| Fuel | This week | Last week | Year ago | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular | $3.929 | $3.959 | $2.849 | $4.331 |
| Midgrade | $4.400 | $4.447 | $3.325 | $4.957 |
| Premium | $4.780 | $4.821 | $3.693 | $5.366 |
| Diesel | $5.645 | $5.699 | $3.639 | $6.179 |
Price records
- Highest weekly average since 1993: $4.715 (week of Jun 13, 2022).
- Lowest weekly average in the last 3 years: $2.621 (week of Jan 12, 2026).
- 2026 so far: average $3.595, range $2.621 – $4.195.
Average gas price by year in Lower Atlantic (PADD 1C)
| Year | Average | Low | High | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 (so far) | $3.595 | $2.621 | $4.195 | +$0.703 |
| 2025 | $2.892 | $2.662 | $3.039 | −$0.250 |
| 2024 | $3.142 | $2.859 | $3.449 | −$0.136 |
| 2023 | $3.279 | $2.880 | $3.662 | −$0.376 |
| 2022 | $3.654 | $2.854 | $4.715 | +$0.821 |
| 2021 | $2.833 | $2.110 | $3.246 | +$0.821 |
| 2020 | $2.012 | $1.665 | $2.453 | −$0.398 |
| 2019 | $2.410 | $2.055 | $2.690 | −$0.153 |
| 2018 | $2.563 | $2.097 | $2.818 | +$0.273 |
| 2017 | $2.290 | $2.070 | $2.661 | +$0.238 |
| 2016 | $2.053 | $1.667 | $2.277 | −$0.237 |
| 2015 | $2.290 | $1.943 | $2.683 | −$0.993 |
| 2014 | $3.283 | $2.312 | $3.660 | −$0.146 |
| 2013 | $3.428 | $3.159 | $3.788 | −$0.106 |
| 2012 | $3.534 | $3.173 | $3.925 | +$0.076 |
| 2011 | $3.458 | $3.029 | $3.893 | +$0.744 |
| 2010 | $2.714 | $2.561 | $3.012 | +$0.419 |
| 2009 | $2.296 | $1.616 | $2.647 | −$0.935 |
| 2008 | $3.230 | $1.591 | $4.033 | +$0.497 |
| 2007 | $2.733 | $2.101 | $3.109 | +$0.201 |
| 2006 | $2.533 | $2.136 | $2.991 | +$0.279 |
| 2005 | $2.253 | $1.756 | $3.118 | +$0.452 |
| 2004 | $1.801 | $1.471 | $1.981 | +$0.321 |
| 2003 | $1.480 | $1.373 | $1.639 | +$0.206 |
| 2002 | $1.274 | $1.042 | $1.404 | −$0.046 |
| 2001 | $1.320 | $0.995 | $1.570 | −$0.095 |
| 2000 | $1.415 | $1.220 | $1.542 | +$0.353 |
| 1999 | $1.062 | $0.854 | $1.230 | +$0.091 |
| 1998 | $0.971 | $0.884 | $1.057 | −$0.178 |
| 1997 | $1.149 | $1.062 | $1.202 | +$0.004 |
| 1996 | $1.145 | $1.016 | $1.220 | +$0.074 |
| 1995 | $1.071 | $1.003 | $1.171 | +$0.041 |
| 1994 | $1.030 | $0.955 | $1.103 | −$0.003 |
| 1993 | $1.033 | $0.966 | $1.065 | – |
FAQ
What is the average gas price in Lower Atlantic (PADD 1C) this week?
The latest EIA weekly average for regular gasoline in Lower Atlantic (PADD 1C) is $3.929 per gallon (week of Oct 12, 2026).
What was the highest gas price in Lower Atlantic (PADD 1C)?
The highest weekly average since 1993 was $4.715 per gallon in the week of Jun 13, 2022.
Is gas in Lower Atlantic (PADD 1C) more expensive than the U.S. average?
This week regular gas in Lower Atlantic (PADD 1C) is 9.3 % below the U.S. average of $4.331.
How much has the gas price in Lower Atlantic (PADD 1C) changed in a year?
A year ago the average was $2.849; the price has risen by $1.080 per gallon.
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Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), Weekly Retail Gasoline and Diesel Prices. Prices are averages of retail outlets surveyed every Monday, not prices at individual stations.