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.