Gas prices may be higher than last year, but still much lower than five Decembers ago Evan Jones December 22, 2016 1 min read For the first time in several years, gas prices are higher this holiday season than the year before. But experts say when you consider where prices have been over the last decade, we’re still doing pretty well. WFIR’s Evan Jones has the story. About the Author Evan Jones Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Virginia Tech announces research agreement with FacebookNext: Virginia Tech student relates to children overseas receiving “Operation Christmas Child” boxes Related Stories 1 min read Blue Ridge Land Conservancy to host 2025 Conservation Celebration on September 21 Web Staff September 12, 2025 1 min read The need for more housing … and the preservation of structures that have historical value. Can those two viewpoints co-exist? Gene Marrano September 11, 2025 1 min read Food Lion, Feeding Southwest Virginia team up to support Manna Ministries pantry Gene Marrano September 11, 2025