RICHMOND, Va. -- Sheetz gas stations in Virginia and throughout the Mid-Atlantic region — that offer Unleaded 88 and E85 grades of fuel — have lowered the price of its Unleaded 88 gas to $3.99 a gallon.
The convenience store chain has lowered the price of its E85 gas to $3.49 a gallon.
"Unleaded 88 is approved by the EPA for use in vehicles for model years 2001 or newer as well as light-duty trucks, SUVs and Flex Fuel Vehicles," a Sheetz spokesperson said in a statement. "E85 contains more ethanol (51%-83%) and is not compatible with all vehicles. It is designed specifically for "flexible fuel vehicles" or FFVs."
The limited-time price reduction will stay in place through the July 4 holiday weekend, an announcement from the gas station chain read.
The average price of gas around Richmond is $4.71 a gallon, according to RichmondGasPrices.com.
Sheetz gas stations offer Unleaded 88 and E85 grades of fuel in the following Central Virginia locations:
Store #350
7035 West Broad Street
Richmond, Va. 23294
Store #699
7419 Pole Green Road
Mechanicsville, Va. 23116
Store #689
550 South Airport Drive
Henrico, Va. 23231
Store #667
1900 Colonial Crossings Drive
Prince George, Va. 23875
Store #565
4201 Anderson Highway
Powhatan, Va. 23139
Store #627
151 Wagner Road
Petersburg, Va. 23805
This is a developing story, so anyone with more information can email newstips@wtvr.com to send a tip.
