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 Consumer sentiment ticks up – tariffs impact not yet felt in full says RC economics professor Gene Marrano August 29, 2025 1 min read Roanoke City Sheriff Antonio Hash responds to accusations brought by his opponent Clark Palmer August 29, 2025 1 min read Local race for delegate may be among most competitive statewide Evan Jones August 29, 2025