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 3 minutes read Old Dominion University alumna killed in Minneapolis ICE shooting Ian Price January 8, 2026 0 4 minutes read Salem Stampede Championship Rodeo returns this weekend with high-stakes competition Ian Price January 8, 2026 0 3 minutes read Radford University chair warns of ‘dangerous precedent’ as Venezuela transitions to new leadership Ian Price January 8, 2026 0