Current inflation rate is principally a supply chain issue says economist Gene Marrano January 17, 2022 1 minute read Alice Kassens Roanoke College photo It may be the 3rd quarter before an inflation rate that hasn’t been this high since the Reagan Administration and gas shortages of that era comes down considerably says an economist from Roanoke College. The story from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: Youngkin, GOP begin governing Virginia this weekNext: Honor Dr. King with day of service says local business CEO Related Stories Presbyterian Community Center cuts ribbon on new home in SE Roanoke Gene Marrano May 29, 2026 June is Gun Violence Awareness Month – the local group “Fed Up” will hold an event next Friday Gene Marrano May 29, 2026 Governor Spanberger announces dismissal of Rector of Virginia Tech Board of Visitors Clark Palmer May 28, 2026