Gas Holds at $2.85; Still 18 Cents Below Last Year

Appomattox Lowest in Region

Gas prices in Greater Lynchburg held steady at $2.85 per gallon, matching the February 9 level, but that figure is 11 cents higher than last week’s average, according to GasBuddy.

Prices remain slightly above last month’s $2.71 average yet continue to run well below last year’s $3.03 per gallon. As you prepare to fill up this week, here’s a look at how prices compare across Greater Lynchburg — and how the region stacks up against other markets across Virginia.

Greater Lynchburg Snapshot

• Mon, Feb. 16: $2.85
• Sun, Feb. 15: $2.74
• Last Week: $2.74
• Last Month: $2.71
• Last Year: $3.03

Drivers are paying 18 cents less than this time last year, despite this week’s bump.

Local Breakdown

Prices remain closely grouped across the region:

• Lynchburg City: $2.81
• Bedford: $2.79
• Amherst: $2.80
• Appomattox: $2.65 (lowest in the region)
• Campbell County: $2.79

Appomattox continues to offer the most affordable average price locally.

Across Virginia

Compared with other markets across Virginia and nearby North Carolina:

• Arlington–Alexandria: $2.70
• Charlottesville: $2.48 (lowest listed)
• Lynchburg: $2.85
• Richmond: $2.89 (highest listed)
• Roanoke: $2.79
• Greensboro, NC: $2.71

Lynchburg’s average now sits higher than most of the surrounding markets, trailing only Richmond among those listed.

Bottom Line

After several steady weeks, prices moved upward to start the week. While drivers are still paying less than they were a year ago, Greater Lynchburg is currently running slightly above many neighboring metro averages.

Source: GasBuddy