ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) – Gas prices in Southwest Virginia are rising, with the statewide average up 28 cents since the previous week and higher in some areas.
Tyler Horst, a local driver, said the jump caught him off guard at the pump.
“Filled up probably Monday this week and it was only $2.79-$2.89 a gallon. I show up, it’s $3.30,” said Horst. “I’m like, holy smokes…