{"id":10039,"date":"2026-04-30T18:59:25","date_gmt":"2026-04-30T18:59:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/today.troy.edu\/trojanvision\/?p=10039"},"modified":"2026-04-30T18:59:26","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T18:59:26","slug":"drivers-plans-change-amid-higher-gas-prices-see-what-alabamas-average-price-sits-at","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/today.troy.edu\/trojanvision\/2026\/04\/30\/drivers-plans-change-amid-higher-gas-prices-see-what-alabamas-average-price-sits-at\/","title":{"rendered":"Drivers’ plans change amid higher gas prices; see what Alabama’s average price sits at"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

TROY, Ala. (TROJANVISION<\/a>) \u2014 Despite some higher gas prices, many travelers are still hitting the road. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to AAA, rising costs have caused drivers to be more aware of how much they choose to spend at the pump. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cPeople are still traveling, but of course they’re being more price conscious because gas prices have gone up, fuel costs have gone up, meaning airline tickets are more expensive,\u201d said Sheri Falk, a public affairs manager for AAA. \u201cPeople are really budgeting.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThey are being more conscious and aware of how they plan their trips, maybe how far they’re going.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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According to AAA’s website<\/a>, gas prices in\u00a0Alabama are\u00a0currently\u00a0averaging\u00a0at $3.72 a gallon. This is below the national average\u00a0of $4.05 a gallon, with Falk reminding travelers\u00a0that once\u00a0they arrive at their vacation spot, they can\u00a0expect higher prices.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIf you notice, when you’re in Atlanta, Orlando or even the Destin area, prices are always a little more expensive than they are in Montgomery or even in Birmingham,\u201d Falk said. \u201cIt’s just that the greater the destination, it seems that prices go up quite a bit.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some people, however, have experienced the strain gas prices have put on their wallets, with some even saying it has prevented them from going home for important holidays. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI was planning on going home, but then when the gas prices started going up, I realized I didn’t have the money to cover the gas to get home,\u201d said Christian Ariasochoa, a freshman. \u201cI had to skip out on Easter Sunday, which sucked because I really want to see my family on Sunday. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSometimes it’s either sacrificing time with people or time at home to try and save money.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ariasochoa said gas prices not only affected his plans to go home, but also his trip to the grocery store. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt also goes on to things like gases and groceries,\u201d Ariasochoa said. \u201cYou have to choose between the two.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cEither you can get gas, or you can get groceries.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Falk reminded drivers that they dictate the price of gas and not to be afraid to find a price right for them and their budget. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cConsumers should keep finding ways to save on gas,\u201d Falk said. \u201cTake advantage of fuel rewards, fuel perks that gas stations offer.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIf you see a station that has a price of over four dollars for a gallon of gas, don\u2019t shop there. You don\u2019t have to. You can shop around and really determine how much you are going to pay for that gallon of gas.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While Falk and AAA cannot predict how gas prices may change in the future, she is hopeful that the ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran will cause gas prices to drop. However, there is no telling when prices might change.  <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

TROY, Ala. (TROJANVISION) \u2014 Despite some higher gas prices, many travelers are still hitting the road. <\/p>\n

According to AAA, rising costs have caused drivers to be more aware of how much they choose to spend at the pump. <\/p>\n

\u201cPeople are still traveling, but of course they’re being more price conscious because gas prices have…<\/p>\n

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