Gas Prices Soar, Drivers Seek Cheapest Pumps

0:00Gas prices have jumped sharply across the region, hitting drivers right in the wallet as they fill up. According to Tribal A, a month ago folks were paying about $2.61 per gallon, but now it's up to $3.63, since an extra dollar and two cents more per gallon. One driver, Lynn Brown, is feeling the squeeze while prepping a move from South Carolina to Mississippi, already spending over $200 on, fuel for the round trip. She shared that she has no choice but to keep buying gas for her drives, but she manages by only filling up halfway, turning what could be a $40 hit into about $28. With the middle east conflict disrupting oil supplies, experts say prices could stay elevated until the market stabilizes, so many are hunting for the cheapest pumps nearby. Looking ham news today, powered by AI bringing you what matters.