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 Delegate Franklin holds first town hall in Blacksburg as elected official Web Staff March 2, 2026 0 U.S., Israel launch combat operations in Iran Gene Marrano February 28, 2026 0 Roanoke County secures $6.3 million for McAfee Knob trailhead upgrades Web Staff February 27, 2026 0