Average gas prices across Virginia are down by a nickel this week compared to last week to $2.90 a gallon, while the average price of gas across the country is down by a nickel as well to $3.03 a gallon, according to AAA.

The average price of gas in Danville fell by six cents to $2.76, while the average price in Pittsylvania County is down by four cents to $2.83 a gallon.

In Martinsville the average price dropped by seven cents this week to $2.86 a gallon and in Henry County the average price fell by seven cents this week to $2.87. Prices in Halifax County are down by three cents this week to $2.86 a gallon.