June 20, 2008

Cell phone users finding cheap gas

AT&T customers are using their Telenav Fuel Finder (part of the company’s Navigator system) 62 percent more this month compared to January. Verizon recently launched its fourth version of VZ Navigator both it and Sprint are offering navigation plans for less than $10 per month.


June 17, 2008

Gas prices up, drive offs down in Roanoke

Even as we pay more at the pump, gas-related crimes are going down in the Roanoke Valley.  Police attribute new pre-pay only polices for the decrease.  WSLS 10 On Your Side reporter, Mollie Halpern, shows how the policy is impacting one county gas station and its customers.


June 16, 2008

Gov. Kaine says gas prices drag down state revenue

That could alter state budget projections and finances and bring about more cuts


June 10, 2008

Lynchburg College gives employees a break at the gas pump

“I take it down as low as I can go until I need a refill.“  Alissa Harrington burns up two gallons of gas everyday driving from Bedford to Lynchburg College.  Now she’s working just four days a week.


May 26, 2008

Gas prices impacting local police and sheriff departments

Local law enforcement officials see making some adjustments as they watch gasoline prices going up almost every day.


May 23, 2008

Rental car services see spike because of gas prices

As people hit the road for summer get-a-ways and family vacations, gas prices may actually be helping rental car services.


May 09, 2008

Services help you find the lowest gas prices in your area

Websites will tell you where to go.


April 28, 2008

How to go 117 mpg

The newest advice for your kids, since “Eat your vegetables.“

Soaring gas prices hit NASCAR fans

Parking the RV against the fourth-turn fence: $600.  Extra charge for infield wristbands: $105 each.  Fuel to get here: Think body parts.


April 25, 2008

Virginia’s congressional delegation talks gas prices

Members of the Virginia congressional delegation talked with Media General’s Neil Simon about what to do about the rising cost of gas. Here are their replies:

Gas prices set records in Roanoke, Virginia for 5th straight day

Around the Commonwealth, only one region did not see an increase in their average gas price.


April 24, 2008

High gas prices hit local businesses

Gas prices force local flower shops to increase prices ahead of Mother’s day


April 23, 2008

Pain at the Pump: New gas price records for third straight day

Virginia and the Roanoke region are quickly approaching paying $3.50 per gallon for a gallon of gas

The candidates on gas prices

Here are the candidates’ views on rising gas prices


April 21, 2008

Gas prices hurting business

When Christiansburg Cab was started in ’67 gas was just .33 cents a gallon but with prices inching towards $3.50 owners are considering raising rates.

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