No escaping it: events across the world impact gas prices here Web Staff February 27, 2012 1 minute 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] Share: Post navigation Previous: Even with warm winter, early planting could turn costlyNext: Condo construction underway at South Peak Related Stories 1 minute read Virginia Museum of Transportation supports rails with trails project Denise Membreno January 14, 2026 0 1 minute read Local publisher relaunching an arts magazine Denise Membreno January 14, 2026 0 1 minute read Virginians are trusting more in latest Roanoke College statewide survey Gene Marrano January 14, 2026 0