Drivers across the country are watching gas prices jump quickly, according to CNY Central. Analysts link the spike to rising tensions in the Middle East pushing fuel costs higher.
AAA reports the national average price for a gallon of gas reached about $3.48 Monday. That’s roughly 48 cents higher than just a week ago.
Drivers say the increase is hitting their wallets. One Syracuse-area driver said filling up recently cost far more than before, with some local pumps charging about $3.39 a gallon. People with multiple vehicles say the higher prices add up fast as fuel costs climb.
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