The U.S. is temporarily easing part of its sanctions measures on Russian oil, a reflection of global worries about sharply higher oil prices due to the Iran war.

In recent weeks, gas prices have spiked, both in Virginia and around the country.

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.

Saudi Arabia and allied oil producing countries have extended their deep output cuts aimed at supporting slack prices.

President Joe Biden told House Democrats gathered here on Friday that 2022 “may be the most important off-year election in modern history,” gave his party credit for an improving economy and rejected blame for rising gas prices.

The tension and conflict in Europe are already leading to higher oil prices -- especially when it comes to diesel – and it’s taking a toll on the trucking industry.

The Danville Fire Department responded to a structure fire located at 250 Celetex Drive around 2:30 a.m. Sunday morning.