No escaping it: events across the world impact gas prices here Web Staff February 27, 2012 1 min read With gas prices on the rise and the summer driving season still ahead, events across the country and across the globe can have an impact on what you will be paying at the pump. WFIR’s Steve Mabry explains. [audio:http://wfirnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/02-27-GasPrices-WRAP-1-WEB.mp3|titles=02-27 GasPrices WRAP #1-WEB] About the Author Web Staff Contributor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Even with warm winter, early planting could turn costlyNext: Condo construction underway at South Peak Related Stories 2 min read I-81 shooting incident in Botetourt County under investigation Web Staff October 10, 2025 1 min read Branch Group to host 4th annual GIRL Construction Experience tomorrow Web Staff October 10, 2025 1 min read Luke Combs scheduled to perform in Charlottesville in April Clark Palmer October 9, 2025