July 05, 2008
Virginia gas prices reach record $4 a gallon
Virginians are now paying an average of $4 a gallon for gasoline.
July 04, 2008
Gas cards for blood donations
To help ease the sharp pains at the pump the American Red Cross gave out gas cards to donors.
July 03, 2008
Roanoke sets new gas price record
Southwest Virginia inches closer to the dreaded $4.00 per gallon average
July 02, 2008
Smart Car: Gas saving solution?
Poeple are waiting to get their hands on the new Smart ForTwo car, but is it really a gas saving solution?
June 30, 2008
Ambulances also feeling pain at the pump
When seconds count, ambulance services don’t have time to shop around for the lowest gas price.
Pulaski County tries to save money on gas
With painful gas prices still hitting our wallets, one local county plans to save at the pumps.
Lawmakers favor gas guzzlers when leasing
Half of all vehicles leased by members of Congress with taxpayer funds are gas-guzzling SUVs, a review of congressional financial records show
Young feeling sting of high gas prices
According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, regular gas prices rose from a national average of $2.98 per gallon at the end of June last year, to a national average of $4.07 last week. The record-breaking prices are hitting teens and young adults harder this summer than ever before.
June 27, 2008
Investigation: Half of all vehicles leased by members of Congress are gas-guzzlers
Half of all vehicles leased by members of Congress with taxpayer funds are gas-guzzling SUVs, a review of congressional financial records show. Check our database
June 24, 2008
Local business sends employees home to save on gas
At Rev.Net an empty office means extra savings for the employees.
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.