No escaping it: events across the world impact gas prices here Web Staff February 27, 2012 1 min read With gas prices on the rise and the summer driving season still ahead, events across the country and across the globe can have an impact on what you will be paying at the pump. WFIR’s Steve Mabry explains. [audio:http://wfirnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/02-27-GasPrices-WRAP-1-WEB.mp3|titles=02-27 GasPrices WRAP #1-WEB] About the Author Web Staff Contributor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Even with warm winter, early planting could turn costlyNext: Condo construction underway at South Peak Related Stories 1 min read Salem receives additional tourism grants to boost visitor attraction Web Staff October 24, 2025 1 min read Governor Glenn Youngkin Declares State of Emergency to Protect Hungry Virginians amid Government shutdown Clark Palmer October 23, 2025 1 min read AARP encourages Roanoke residents to reevaluate Medicare coverage as open enrollment gets underway Web Staff October 23, 2025