Norfolk, VA
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Gas prices near 23502
Norfolk, VA · VA average $4.19/gal
Finding cheap gas in Norfolk (23502)
The Military Highway retail corridor defines this ZIP, anchored by JANAF Shopping Center at Virginia Beach Boulevard, a name that goes back to its origin as a Joint Army-Navy Air Force project. With I-64 and I-264 meeting nearby and Norfolk International Airport about a mile away, this is a high-traffic commercial belt rather than a quiet neighborhood, and that keeps fuel competition lively.
Stations cluster thickly along North Military Highway and Virginia Beach Boulevard, so you are spoiled for choice, and the busier ones near the shopping centers tend to lead on price. The areas around Broad Creek and Poplar Halls behind the retail strip have fewer pumps, so the main drags are where you want to fill.
Hampton Roads pricing generally sits a touch below the Virginia average thanks to the region's port and terminal supply. Given how many stations crowd Military Highway, glancing at the posted numbers on a couple of them before you pull in usually pays off here.
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How to save more on gas in Norfolk
1. Use warehouse clubs
Costco and Sam’s Club typically price 15-25 cents per gallon below nearby stations. Membership pays for itself within a few fill-ups.
2. Fill up early in the week
Stations often raise prices Thursday for weekend demand. Fill up Monday through Wednesday to avoid the lift.
3. Keep tires properly inflated
Properly inflated tires improve fuel economy by up to 3 percent at current prices. Check pressure once a month.
4. Check back tomorrow
Prices can shift 10-20 cents overnight during volatile markets. A quick check before you leave home avoids paying yesterday’s spike.
5. Pay cash at split-pricing stations
Stations with cash and credit split pricing typically save an average of 10 cents per gallon when you pay cash.
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About gas prices in Virginia
Virginia's gas tax is roughly 40 cents per gallon and the state pulls supply from the Colonial Pipeline running through Richmond on its way to the Northeast, plus Plantation Pipeline for the southwest. Northern Virginia (Fairfax, Loudoun, Arlington) tracks DC-metro prices that run higher than the rest of the state due to RFG requirements, while Richmond and Hampton Roads typically price 5 to 15 cents below NoVA. Costco, Sam's Club, Wawa, and Sheetz are the dependable value picks across Arlington, Richmond, and Virginia Beach metros, with Wawa especially popular along Interstate 95.