Virginia gas tax to automatically rise 7% Friday Evan Jones June 28, 2022 1 minute 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: Share: Post navigation Previous: Virginia cannabis advocates decry cannabis inactionNext: Another area family-owned drug store closes for good Related Stories Calling all heroes: TAP asks for donations for its Superhero Kids Counseling Program Emma Thomas April 23, 2026 Roanoke Fashion Week Returns Emma Thomas April 22, 2026 Virginia redistricting referendum passes by razor-thin margin as legal challenges loom Ian Price April 22, 2026