Crude oil prices rose in correlation with Russia’s attack on Ukraine overnight on Feb. 24. The price of crude oil reached $100.15 and has since dropped down to $96.74, but will continue to fluctuate. According to AAA, West Virginia’s average price per gallon was $3.33, with slightly higher prices in counties in the eastern panhandle and some southern counties. But these prices are expected to rise. Officials are warning consumers not to panic, or rush to the station to hoard gasoline, as stations could quickly become dry, especially in smaller communities. Also the danger of traveling with that much gasoline is a huge risk.