Gas prices continue to increase nationwide and across the Commonwealth, with millions of Americans feeling the pain at the pump.

Gas prices continue to increase nationwide and across the Commonwealth, with millions of Americans feeling the pain at the pump.

The average price for a gallon of gasoline jumped 11 cents overnight in the U.S. And drivers in Europe waited in line to fill their tanks with fuel.

According to Gasbuddy, gas prices across the nation have risen by 4.8 cents over the last week and stands at $3.03 nationally. Here in Virginia, we are a little under that average, but not by much, at $2.96/gal.

According to Gasbuddy, gas prices across the nation have risen by 4.8 cents over the last week and stands at $3.03 nationally. Here in Virginia, we are a little under that average, but not by much, at $2.96/gal.

Average gasoline prices in Roanoke have increased by 5.8 cents per gallon over the past week, now averaging $3.01, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 155 stations.

According to a new report from GasBuddy, the average price for regular gas in Virginia on Sunday was $2.96 per gallon, up just over a penny from the previous week. In Roanoke, prices ranged from $2.65 to $3.16 per gallon, a 51-cent difference.

Average gas prices in the Star City have fallen slightly in the last week, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 155 stations in Roanoke.

The average price of gas in Roanoke is about 37 cents lower than it was at this time last year, according to GasBuddy.

Gasbuddy says that gas in Roanoke is up 6.6 cents per gallon.

Gasoline is closing in on $5 a gallon nationwide for the first time ever.

After a brief dip, gas prices in the U.S. are on the rise again, hitting an average $3.09 per gallon.

ROANOKE, Va. - Gas prices could soon be going up after attacks over the weekend on major oil plans in Saudi Arabia, according to analysts. Analysts at GasBuddy said Monday that gas prices are not going to spike overnight, but they could start to increase as early as later this week. To see such a missile attack in Saudi Arabia now is very concerning and the market now has reason to believe Saudi Arabia may have to deal with more of these in the future and thats why oil prices could be permanently impacted, DeHaan said. Saudi Arabia has reportedly said it could have much of its output restored by later this week. He said current gas prices in the Roanoke area ended up being more affordable than was expected at the beginning of the year.

Crude oil prices are rising after attacks on oil fields in Saudi Arabia over the weekend. Gas prices probably won't climb high enough to substantially hurt the US economy. The sudden jump in oil prices above $60 a barrel means gas prices are expected to start rising within a few days, she said. Spike in gas prices at end of year is uncommonAny increase in gas prices at this time of the year is relatively uncommon, according to Patrick DeHaan, head of petroleum analysis for GasBuddy, a firm that has an app that helps people track gas prices at individual stations in real time. So far, oil prices and by extension gas prices remain at reasonable levels.

Experts with GasBuddy recommend drivers you fill up before the weekend. Tropical Storm Barry is expected to bring some of the biggest impacts to Louisiana. There are 13 major oil refineries across the state, producing two million barrels of gas a day. She said drivers nationwide can expect gas prices to go up by 5 to 10-cents a gallon. There is no need to be too worried, but if you definitely need gas for the weekend I would say fill up now before holding off, Mac said.