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Roanoke gas prices fell 11.1 cents in a week, to $3.86 a gallon

Plus, Valley Metro buses are fare-free to the polls and Council hears a downtown parking plan.

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Roanoke gas prices fell 11.1 cents in a week, to $3.86 a gallon

Roanoke gas is $1.05 above last year but under the state and U.S. averages

$3.86

Roanoke average

  • +$1.05from a year ago

Source: WDBJ7

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PriceAmountDifference
Roanoke average$3.86
A year ago$2.81+$1.05
Virginia average$3.95−9¢
U.S. average$4.12−26¢
Cheapest station$3.61+25¢
Priciest station$4.24−38¢

Your fill-up is a little cheaper. Roanoke's average gas price fell 11.1 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.86 as of Nov. 2, according to GasBuddy's survey of 155 stations. That's still $1.05 higher than a year ago. If you're filling up, it pays to shop around: the cheapest Roanoke station was $3.61 Sunday and the priciest was $4.24.

  • Roanoke vs. a month ago: down 29.7 cents
  • National diesel average: $6.281 per gallon
  • AAA's Roanoke regular average: $3.89

's Patrick De Haan said refinery maintenance is wrapping up and seasonal demand is fading as the weather cools. He added that "volatility could return quickly after the election," depending on whether new attacks occur or a truce takes hold around the Strait of Hormuz. The AAA figures put Roanoke diesel at $6.16.

Roanoke's Nov. 2 gas price is the highest in five years

Source: WDBJ7

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Roanoke average on Nov. 2
2021$3.26
2022$3.42
2023$3.26
2024$2.87
2025$2.81
2026$3.86

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Voting today

Polls opened at 6 a.m., and the City of Roanoke said all Valley Metro buses are fare-free for rides to the polls on Election Day. WSLS

Parking

outlined a proposal to City Council to remove downtown parking meters, make the first hour free in Park Roanoke garages and offer free Sunday parking in city-owned garages and surface lots. The changes would be phased in over the coming months, pending council approval. WSLS

Water supply

Roanoke City Council heard Monday that the is reevaluating its water supplies well ahead of schedule. Executive director Mike McEvoy says the James, Roanoke and New rivers, multiple reservoirs and local quarries are all under consideration. WVTF

Fire-EMS grants

Council accepted three grants totaling $435,613 Monday for emergency response equipment and training. The Virginia Department of Emergency Management awarded them to Roanoke's Department of Fire-EMS for three regional teams. WDBJ7

A hazmat grant is the biggest of three Fire-EMS awards

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Hazardous Materials Team$236.6K54.3%
Technical Rescue Team$134K30.8%
Swift Water Team$65,00014.9%

Opioid funds

Salem and Botetourt County are among five Virginia localities getting opioid settlement money for fiscal year 2027. The Virginia Opioid Abatement Authority approved $689,634 in total, and the Roanoke Star says Salem gets $128,812.50 and Botetourt County $34,152. Loudoun County, Norfolk and Suffolk also received awards. WFXRtvThe Roanoke Star News

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Handmade pottery is about to take over a high school. The Blue Ridge Potters Guild's 26th annual Show and Sale runs Friday, Nov. 7 and Saturday, Nov. 8 at Patrick Henry High School. Proceeds fund school and retirement home visits plus four scholarships for people interested in clay arts. Your cupboard has room, we promise.

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Roanoke gas prices fell 11.1 cents in a week, to $3.86 a gallon

Plus, Valley Metro buses are fare-free to the polls and Council hears a downtown parking plan.

The TLDR

  1. Roanoke gas is down 11.1 cents in a week, to $3.86
  2. Voting today? Valley Metro buses are fare-free
  3. Council hears plan to drop downtown parking meters
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