Gas Prices Jump 50¢ in Lynchburg

Region Trends Higher

Gas prices across Greater Lynchburg saw a sharp increase this week, with the City of Lynchburg jumping 50 cents per gallon compared to last Monday.

As of Monday, March 23 (2:30 p.m.), the average price in Lynchburg stands at $3.49 per gallon, up from $2.99 on March 16.

Local Prices (March 23 Snapshot)

• City of Lynchburg: $3.49
• Amherst: $3.59
• Appomattox: $3.59
• Bedford: $3.65 (highest in the region)
• Rustburg: $3.57

Bedford posted the highest local average this week, while Lynchburg remains the lowest among the markets tracked.

Across the Region

Gas prices across Virginia markets are trending higher, with Northern Virginia continuing to lead:

• Alexandria: $3.79 (highest overall)
• Charlottesville: $3.59
• Virginia Beach: $3.59
• Richmond: $3.49
• Roanoke: $3.49
• Lynchburg: $3.49
• Danville: $3.29 (lowest reported market)

Weekly Takeaways

• Lynchburg experienced a significant week-over-week increase (+$0.50).
• Local prices are now in line with Richmond and Roanoke, but still below Northern Virginia.
• Bedford and surrounding counties are running slightly higher than the city, continuing a recent trend.
• Danville remains a notable outlier on the low end.

Source: GasBuddy (snapshot taken Monday, March 23 at approximately 2:30 p.m.)