So why are gas station profits higher when crude oil prices are lower? Evan Jones February 11, 2016 1 minute 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. Share: Post navigation Previous: Despite US setback, Virginia moving forward on `Clean Power’Next: Chamber holds candidate’s forum tonight Related Stories Virginia agency warns drivers against cannabis use ahead of 4/20 Web Staff April 17, 2026 Justin and Cerina Fairfax were a power couple, but murder-suicide Evan Jones April 17, 2026 Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax, wife dead in apparent murder-suicide Ian Price April 16, 2026