Latvian energy commodities trader and convenience store network Virši has opened a new full-service station at Vienības gatve 179 in Riga. Total investment in the project, including land and buildings, amounted to EUR 2.2 million. The new location is the 102nd service station in the Virši network and its 16th in Riga.
“2026 has been a record year for network expansion at Virši. This year, we have taken over and modernised 17 Astarte service stations and completed the construction of a new station on Vienības gatve in Riga. In total, our network has grown by 18 stations this year, significantly strengthening our position in Latvia’s fuel retail market. The Riga–Jelgava route is one of Latvia’s key transport corridors. We are already seeing strong customer demand along this route and are pleased to offer customers another convenient, modern place to stop,” says Jānis Vība, Chairman of the Board of Virši.
The new service station occupies a 2,746 m² site and serves both passenger cars and lorries. It features a 171 m² convenience store, open 24 hours a day, offering the Virši range of food, beverages and everyday essentials.
The station offers diesel, 95- and 98-octane petrol, AdBlue and screenwash available from a dispenser. Two refuelling islands for passenger cars and a separate refuelling island for lorries are located under the canopy.
The site has six parking spaces for passenger cars, including one designated for people with disabilities. The station can be accessed when travelling from Riga towards Olaine and has separate entrance and exit points.
