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 1 minute read Local fitness studios and gyms often see a spike in membership every January Gene Marrano January 2, 2026 0 2 minutes read New Virginia laws on wages, social media, and health care take effect Ian Price January 2, 2026 0 1 minute read Environmentally friendly ways to cool data centers Denise Membreno January 2, 2026 0