Where To Get The Cheapest Gas Around Alexandria On Easter Weekend

Whether you're heading out to see family on Easter or staying in town for some egg hunts, you may need to fill up your tank at some point. Depending on where you're going, getting gas in Alexandria could be the better option.

On Thursday, the average price in the Old Town Alexandria area averaged about $2.66 per gallon compared to $2.60 last week, according to AAA Mid-Atlantic. At this time last year, prices averaged $2.28.

Much of Northern Virginia is within a $2.64 to $2.78 price range with the exceptions of Falls Church, Arlington, Fairfax City, Prince William County and Manassas, according to Gus Buddy's price map. You'll pay less if you're traveling elsewhere in Virginia, which has a statewide average of $2.47, according to AAA Mid-Atlantic. Meanwhile the prices are higher in Maryland ($2.67) and DC ($2.83).

So if you need to fill up near home this holiday weekend, here are some of the lowest prices as of Friday morning around Old Town Alexandria, according to AAA Mid-Atlantic:

• Speedway: 620 S PATRICK ST, ALEXANDRIA, VA: $2.459
• Liberty: 700 S PATRICK ST, Alexandria, VA: $2.459
• BP: 5700 TELEGRAPH RD, Alexandria, VA: $2.459
• Speedway: 5710 TELEGRAPH RD, ALEXANDRIA, VA: $2.459
• Liberty: 442 N HENRY ST, Alexandria, VA: $2.579
• Exxon: 501 S WASHINGTON ST, Alexandria, VA: $2.599
• Exxon: 703 N WASHINGTON ST, Alexandria, VA: $2.599
• Shell: 801 N WASHINGTON ST, Alexandria, VA: $2.599
• Exxon: 2838 DUKE ST, Alexandria, VA: $2.599

AAA members find the lowest prices by visiting AAA.com/fuelfinder and entering your zip code. Others can use the free Gas Buddy tool.

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