Virginia gas tax to automatically rise 7% Friday Evan Jones June 28, 2022 1 min read A law passed two years ago will result in Virginia’s gas tax increasing on Friday. The tax is tied to the consumer price index, and that means this year, it will rise 7%, or about three cents a gallon. More from WFIR’s Evan Jones: About the Author Evan Jones Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Virginia cannabis advocates decry cannabis inactionNext: Another area family-owned drug store closes for good Related Stories 1 min read Luke Combs scheduled to perform in Charlottesville in April Clark Palmer October 9, 2025 2 min read Teen sentenced following firearm incident at Franklin County High School Clark Palmer October 9, 2025 1 min read Virginia military wife calls on House Speaker Mike Johnson to pass bill to pay service members Clark Palmer October 9, 2025