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 Virginia Democrats appeal to U.S. Supreme Court to save redistricting map Ian Price May 12, 2026 Local Colors Festival Returns to Celebrate its 35th Year Emma Thomas May 12, 2026 With district lines battle out of the way Beth Macy says she’s ready to take on Ben Cline for his seat in Congress Gene Marrano May 11, 2026