FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) \u2014 Drivers across Fresno are feeling the sting of rising gas prices, with regular fuel topping $5 a gallon at stations checked across the city.<\/p>\n
A survey of 10 gas stations around Fresno found regular fuel priced at $5 minimum, with some rates being over $6. <\/p>\n
Neighbors said the higher prices are forcing changes in spending and daily routines.<\/p>\n
\u201cI will not stop if gas is over six dollars a gallon.that\u2019s crazy,\u201d Jordyn Oliver. a Fresno driver said while filling up.<\/p>\n
The lowest regular price found in the survery was $5.15 at G-Mart Gas Station. <\/p>\n
The highest price found in the survey was $6.25 at a Chevron in northwest Fresno. <\/p>\n
The average price across the 10 stations visited was $5.58.<\/p>\n
Oliver said she spends at least $500 every month for gas.<\/p>\n
Phillip Antonio, another Fresno neighbor, said higher fuel costs are cutting into other parts of his budget.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt does take away a little bit,” Antonio said. “Try not to let it take out some other stuff, but it’s kind of hard to do when you need the gas when you’re driving around, because you have to go get stuff.”<\/p>\n
18-year-old Alvaro Gonzalez said the prices are discouraging him from going out.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt makes you want to stay home and not go out as much,\u201d Gonzalez said. “Especially being in high school, you know, it’s difficult\u201d<\/p>\n
Oliver, who uses premium gas, paid $5.87 at a Sinclair station, about 60 cents more than regular fuel at that location.<\/p>\n
She said the cost to fill up can vary widely depending on where she is.<\/p>\n
\u201c$86 for this little car…almost $100 bucks,” Oliver said. “Here it’s $86, some places I’ve traveled like $120 to fill my tank.”<\/p>\n
Across the street from that Sinclair, a Chevron listed regular at $6.18, with a promotion offering fuel 30 cents cheaper with the purchase of a car wash.<\/p>\n