So why are gas station profits higher when crude oil prices are lower? Evan Jones February 11, 2016 1 min read Gas prices may be at their lowest levels in years, but ironically, gas station profits may be at or near their highest. Experts say that’s because people don’t shop around as much when prices fall a lot.WFIR’s Evan Jones has the story. About the Author Evan Jones Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Despite US setback, Virginia moving forward on `Clean Power’Next: Chamber holds candidate’s forum tonight Related Stories 1 min read Music by Carl Perkins, Elvis, Jerry Lee Lewis and Johnny Cash on the Trinkle Main Stage Denise Membreno September 16, 2025 1 min read Food Pantry Fundraiser Tour coming to Mountain View Community Garden this weekend Gene Marrano September 16, 2025 1 min read Virginia Tech professor projects peak viewing of autumn colors in late October Web Staff September 15, 2025