As Memorial Day approaches, drivers have a new headache: high gas prices.
This is reportedly the first time in four years that commuters are facing rising prices at the pumps.
In a report of aaaThe national average price of regular gas has risen to $4.51 per gallon.
As reported, this is a shocking increase; Last year the average price was just $2.66.
Now as the Memorial Day holiday approaches, it is estimated that 45 million Americans will hit the road between May 21 and May 25.
Therefore, millions, if not millions, of people will have to bear the brunt of higher gas prices.
Struck by such huge costs, some drivers are publicly expressing their frustration.
For example, one of Raymond’s drivers who travels to Ocean Springs – his hometown – every year for the holidays is angry.
They say that due to gas prices they will have to pay double the price.
“I think it’s crazy that it has to cost almost a hundred dollars to get home,” said Ginnire Clevenger.
The surge has been attributed to rising tensions in the Middle East as a deal to end the war with Iran stalls.
Meanwhile, global oil prices are fluctuating between $106 and $111.
Here are the average gas prices across New York
- Batavia – $4.59
- Buffalo – $4.59
- Elmira – $4.53
- Ithaca – $4.60
- Rochester – $4.59
- Rome – $4.58
- Syracuse – $4.58
- Watertown – $4.63
