Gas Buddy: prices for 2017 will be higher than last year but much lower than five years ago Evan Jones January 16, 2017 1 minute read If you’re planning a long road trip any time this year, the analysts at Gas Buddy say you should be prepared for noticeably higher prices than in 2016 — but still well below those of five years ago. WFIR’s Evan Jones has the story. Share: Post navigation Previous: Hundreds in Richmond rally to support health care lawNext: Ghostlight project asks people to take a stand Related Stories United Way of Virginia’s Blue Ridge helps fund new nature trail signs in Rocky Mount Gene Marrano June 24, 2026 More Romeo & Juliet, new exhibit at Wilson Museum, Broadway in Roanoke releases schedule for 26-27 season Gene Marrano June 24, 2026 Feeding Southwest Virginia President and CEO Pamela Irvine will retire at the end of the year after 45 years with the Food Bank Gene Marrano June 24, 2026