Here come the annual spikes in gas prices, but there is a silver lining this year Evan Jones March 3, 2015 1 minute read It happens every year: gas prices go up as spring draws near, and we are likely to see some of this year’s sharpest price increases in the weeks just ahead. The story from WFIR’s Evan Jones. Share: Post navigation Previous: U.Va. to hold town hall meetings on campus safetyNext: Jefferson College program gets high marks Related Stories Virginia Tech secures record $75 million gift for athletics and academics Web Staff June 8, 2026 Olde Salem Brewing Company launches food service at downtown Roanoke location Clark Palmer June 5, 2026 Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport launches daily nonstop service to Dallas-Fort Worth Web Staff June 5, 2026