2018 gas prices: at first, anyway, they should trend lower Evan Jones January 2, 2018 1 minute read Gasoline prices took some unexpected turns in 2017, so we we enter the new year paying more at the pump than this time a year ago. But experts say they’ll be dropping now through mid-winter. More from WFIR’s Evan Jones. Share: Post navigation Previous: New Years Eve mass shooting in New JerseyNext: Coffee and Chat on Gentrification highlights community concerns Related Stories The Salem RidgeYaks – formerly the Red Sox – open up the 2026 Carolina League season tonight Gene Marrano April 2, 2026 0 Roanoke Valley Saves Week kicks off this Saturday with free financial wellness workshops to follow Emma Thomas April 2, 2026 0 RCPS and Carilion Clinic announce new multi-million dollar CTE center set to replace The Burton Center Emma Thomas April 2, 2026 0