What’s with gas prices? They fell a bit last week, a time they usually climb Web Staff April 12, 2016 1 minute read At a time when gas prices are supposed to climb, national prices took a 2-cent per gallon dip last week. As WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno reports, analysts say the drop is due to an abundant supply of gasoline. Share: Post navigation Previous: Kaine wants a significant funding boost to national parksNext: Roanoke eye doctor tells patients Parkinson’s Disease forces him to retire early Related Stories Fork in the Market changes hands as longtime manager becomes owner Ian Price June 2, 2026 Roanoke Residential Fire and Explosion Determined to be Intentionally Set Web Staff June 1, 2026 Roanoke City councilman shares thoughts on current zoning code as discussions continue Web Staff June 1, 2026