Current inflation rate is principally a supply chain issue says economist Gene Marrano January 17, 2022 1 minute read Alice Kassens Roanoke College photo It may be the 3rd quarter before an inflation rate that hasn’t been this high since the Reagan Administration and gas shortages of that era comes down considerably says an economist from Roanoke College. The story from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: Youngkin, GOP begin governing Virginia this weekNext: Honor Dr. King with day of service says local business CEO Related Stories ‘Miniatures on the Market’ Returns for its Second Year Emma Thomas April 29, 2026 Strawberry Festival is a Roanoke favorite every Spring Gene Marrano April 29, 2026 Senior Majors Exhibition at Hollins, more Never Ever Happily and RSO upcoming concert Gene Marrano April 29, 2026