According to a new congressional report, Virginians have paid $1.8 billion more for gas since February. Photo by Samantha Verrelli.

Here are some of the top headlines from other news outlets around Virginia. Some content may be behind a metered paywall:

Politics:

Congressional report says Virginians have paid $1.8 billion more for gas since Iran war started. — Virginia Mercury.

Virginia finds ally in defense of new state law limiting ICE’s work with local police. — WVTF/RadioIQ.

Economy:

Drugmaker Eli Lilly buys 227 acres in Goochland for pharmaceutical plant. — Richmond Times-Dispatch (paywall).

Robert Burrus, who made Richmond law firm a powerhouse, dies at 91. — Richmond Times-Dispatch (paywall).

Justice family says $380 million Greenbrier refinancing deal expected to close by Aug. 7. — WVVA-TV.

Local:

Bedford County announces new chief of fire and rescue. — The (Lynchburg) News & Advance (paywall).

Push to build new road to Sandbridge gaining steam in Virginia Beach. — The (Norfolk) Virginian-Pilot (paywall).

Environment:

Fighting to save Virginia’s rarest plant, the Peters Mountain Mallow. — WVTF/RadioIQ.

Weather:

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