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 Teen arrested after fatal shooting in Southwest Roanoke City Web Staff August 4, 2025 2 min read MotoAmerica brings ‘game changer’ concussion blood test to Virginia races Ian Price August 1, 2025 2 min read On 88th anniversary, advocates say federal cannabis ban built on ‘racial stereotypes’ Ian Price August 1, 2025