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 AEW Collision returns to Berglund Center tomorrow night Web Staff July 10, 2026 Roanoke Valley enters Step One voluntary water conservation as drought drains reservoirs Ian Price July 9, 2026 LewisGale debuts new sim center for training Gene Marrano July 8, 2026