West Virginia gas prices
West Virginia gas prices usually run below the national average. The state has low gas taxes compared to neighboring Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Maryland. That makes West Virginia a popular fill-up spot for drivers passing through on I-64, I-77, or I-79.
The state has no refineries but gets fuel via pipeline from the Gulf Coast and from the Marathon refinery in Catlettsburg, Kentucky, which is right on the border. West Virginia is mountainous, so distribution to remote areas costs more. But the main corridors along the interstates have competitive pricing. Coal country is transitioning, and diesel prices matter for the remaining mining and logging operations.
Price history
Why is gas cheaper in West Virginia than Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania has one of the highest gas taxes in the country. West Virginia's taxes are much lower. The price difference at the border can be 30 to 50 cents per gallon, making West Virginia a popular fill-up state for Pennsylvania drivers.
Does West Virginia have any refineries?
No, but the Marathon refinery in Catlettsburg, Kentucky is right on the West Virginia border and supplies much of the state's fuel. Additional supply comes via pipeline from the Gulf Coast.
Are gas prices higher in rural West Virginia?
Yes. Mountain communities far from the interstate corridors pay more because fuel has to be trucked over difficult terrain. The most remote areas of southern West Virginia can pay 10 to 20 cents above the state average.