Gas prices are on a roll here in Hampton Roads.  And, Checkered Flag fans are going to like the direction these numbers are headed.

Local gas prices fall for fifth straight week
By Dave Mayfield for The Virginian-Pilot

Gas prices in Hampton Roads bucked the national trend this past week by dropping a bit, AAA said in its Daily Fuel Gauge Report…

Have we actually already passed the year's gas price peak?  AAA thinks so. 

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    The national average price of gasoline decreased during March for the first time in 10 years, and gas prices now average nearly 30 cents per gallon less than a year ago. The national average should…

According to AAA, gas prices are dropping in Virginia.

Gas prices have fallen by an average of 3 cents per gallon in Virginia over the past week.

AAA Mid-Atlantic says the price of a gallon of regular gasoline now averages $3.55 statewide. That's down slightly from the week before and 33 cents lower than a year ago.

Gas prices range…

Any driver in Hampton Roads has certainly noticed the price of gasoline creepin' on back up at our local stations.  Any time I pass a Sam's club, I stop and top off the tank.  You never know when that price is going to jump.  Luckily, Hampton Roads is historically lucky when it comes to gas prices.  We usually hover a few cents below the national average. 

The great news is, more than ever before, Checkered Flag stores offer loads of highly fuel efficient and hybrid vehicles.  If you're looking for the most miles for your money, call us…

I'm sure all of you have noticed our local Hampton Roads gas prices creeping back up over the past few weeks.  The good news is Checkered Flag, along with Real Simple Magazine, have a few solutions that could help you deal with the unwelcomed increase. 
 
One obvious solution is to decrease your gasoline dependency by trading in your current vehicle for…

Our Checkered Flag fans just can't stop talking about this insane weather we are having this week.  Snow then 70's, what felt like the tornado scene from The Wizard of Oz, and now, a chance of flurries in the morning.  Our wacky winter weather season is officially on.

While we don't get too much snow here in Tidewater, we…

It's finally time to get those kids back to school.  Sandwich bags are on sale, backpacks are discounted everywhere, and school clothes were tax free last weekend. 

But, gasoline-well, Hampton Roads gasoline prices are the highest they have been in months (averaging $3.55 per gallon in Virginia according to AAA).  Now, you could have the kids ride home 10 miles…

Nobody's pluggin' in in Virginia? 

While fully electric vehicles, or EVs, are not yet popular in Virginia, hybrid vehicles, such as the Toyota Prius are plentiful!  Up until now, you had to choose between gas or hybrid engine.  When electric vehicles started appearing, people were thrilled, but the concept hasn't taken off because of lack of charging stations…

It's spring break once again.  And, just like the past few years, unfortunately, that means Hampton Roads gas prices are headed toward $4.00 per gallon for regular unleaded.   Now, you could start canceling your out-of-town reservations now, or, you can take the advice of Checkered Flag, along with Real Simple Magazine, that could help you better deal with the unwelcome…

Hey Checkered Flag fans.  Need a little something to make you feel better about the half of your paycheck you waived goodbye to this week at the gas pump?  Well, take a look at this interesting perspective on gas prices.

Source: [autoblog.com]

Nationwide, motorists are shelling out an average of $3.55 per gallon of petrol. That's a lot more cash than you were paying last year at this time, but - stop us if you've heard this one before - an interesting graphic from Good shows that gas is a real bargain compared to other liquids we consume…