Gas prices may be higher than last year, but still much lower than five Decembers ago Evan Jones December 22, 2016 1 minute 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. Share: Post navigation Previous: Virginia Tech announces research agreement with FacebookNext: Virginia Tech student relates to children overseas receiving “Operation Christmas Child” boxes Related Stories Mill Mountain Zoo welcomes pair of Patagonian maras Web Staff June 19, 2026 Dr. Verletta White, Superintendent of Roanoke City Schools, to step down in one more year Gene Marrano June 18, 2026 Fire chief presents plan to replace 75-year-old Roanoke Fire Station No. 2 Ian Price June 18, 2026