Gas prices are continuing to climb, with Central students being affected daily, as about 70% of Central’s students are commuters. The cost of college isn’t cheap, and with ongoing global tensions, gas now sits at nearly $4 per gallon. Students at Central now have to make tougher choices when commuting to school or work.
Jaidyn Kollie, a commuter student, said her travels have become more of a worrying factor in her everyday life, with the increase in gas prices.
“It’s gone up so much. It’s affected me because I drive here, and it’s more expensive to fill up my tank,” said Kollie.
Another commuter student, Aiden Vallee, voiced their frustrations with the compounding costs of the college lifestyle.
“You know, it costs a lot to get here, and you know, it’s annoying that they’re going up because I’d spend more money,” said Vallee.
Experts said it’s unclear when prices will change, but in the meantime organizations like AAA are offering tips to help save gas money.
- Minimize your use of air conditioning. Even at highway speeds, open windows have less effect on fuel economy than the engine power required to operate the air conditioning compressor.
- Plan ahead to accomplish multiple errands in one trip, and whenever possible travel outside high-traffic times of the day.
- If you own more than one car, use the most fuel-efficient model that meets the needs of any given journey.
As prices remain high, Central students have to account for the cost in their daily routines.
