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 The Roanoke Region Food and Farm Trail officially launches Gene Marrano May 15, 2026 Roanoke Women’s Foundation honors two people with ties to Taubman Museum Gene Marrano May 14, 2026 Virginia August primary raises turnout concerns as summer voting begins Ian Price May 14, 2026