Although the current average gas prices in Syracuse decreased slightly, but it is still higher than previous records. Meanwhile, it also made FedEx increases its fuel surcharge.
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (NCC News) – Although the current average gas prices in Syracuse decreased slightly, high costs still raise FedEx’s fuel surcharge for its three shipping services including ground, express and freight.
Nichcole Rucker, a Syracuse resident who refueled her car at Valero gas station, said the high price of gasoline made her feel pressured.
“Oh they are super high, they are super high. I’ve even got to the point where I’ve had to trade out my vehicle to get a smaller one,” Rucker said. “…high like that, that’s ridiculous.”
She said she also felt how the rise in fuel prices affected other aspects of her life.
“Shipping in mail, things like that, stamps, all of it, a lot of that is going up, that really affect a lot, everything we’re dealing with,” Rucker said.
Ian Saunders, a Syracuse resident, said Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is one of the reasons he doesn’t feel stressed about the high price.
“I think that inflation right now is necessary. There is a war going on, and I think that the resources used to help those people that are getting shot at, I’m willing to pay $0.5 more,” Saunders said.
The national average price of regular gasoline has decreased two cents from this Monday. According to the Energy Information Administration, a continually decreasing demand will make the national average move lower.
People could check more information about gas prices at AAA Gas Prices website.
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WANSHI ZHANG: The current average gas prices in Syracuse decrease slightly but is still higher than the previous records. Many local residents feel stressful on this situation.
NICHCOLE RUCKER: Oh they are super high, they are super high. I’ve even got to the point where I’ve had to trade out my vehicle to get a smaller one. That’s why I’m able to afford the gas between rent prices and gas prices, high like that, that’s ridiculous.
ZHANG: Besides, it also causes some burdens to some families.
MARBRAIN TLEY: Going to school, pick up my son to school, groceries stuff like that makes a big difference, pay a lot more.
ZHANG: FedEx will also increase its fuel surcharge next Tuesday due to the rising gas price. Shipping services including Ground, Express, and Freight will be more costly for consumers by then.
RUCKER: Shipping in mail, things like that, stamps, all of it, a lot of that is going up, that really affect a lot, everything we’re dealing with.
ZHANG: Currently, according to the American Automobile Association, the average gas price in New York State is more than four dollars, which is nearly 1.5 dollars higher than last year’s average price.
Reporting from Syracuse. I’m Wanshi Zhang. This is NCC News.