Exhibit 99(iv)




INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT

We consent to the  incorporation by reference in Registration  Statement No. 33-
62705 of Dominion Resources,  Inc. on Form S-8 of our report dated May 29, 1998,
appearing  in this  Annual  Report  on Form  11-K of  Dominion  Resources,  Inc.
Dominion Subsidiary Savings Plan for the year ended December 31, 1997.


DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
Richmond, Virginia
June 10, 1998