What’s with gas prices? Going down into Memorial Day Evan Jones May 17, 2017 1 minute read Gas prices have been heading down at a time of year when they usually peak, now below $2.00 a gallon at many area stations. WFIR’s Evan Jones looks ahead to the coming summer driving season: Share: Post navigation Previous: Democrats’ debate for Virginia governor a study in nuanceNext: Drawing a line between Trump and Richard Nixon Related Stories Mill Mountain Zoo welcomes pair of Patagonian maras Web Staff June 19, 2026 Dr. Verletta White, Superintendent of Roanoke City Schools, to step down in one more year Gene Marrano June 18, 2026 Fire chief presents plan to replace 75-year-old Roanoke Fire Station No. 2 Ian Price June 18, 2026