The numbers are the highest recorded in the region, forcing motorists to seek out cost savings amid a broad jump in the cost of several consumer goods.
Travis King, 43, commutes nearly two hours each day from his home in Spotsylvania County, Va., to his health care job in Rockville, Md. Unable to reduce his driving, about three months ago he decided to switch to a more fuel-efficient car. The price of fuel has also threatened earnings from two family-owned businesses, which his wife operates during the week.
“We have a bit of a perfect storm brewing regarding gas prices and the impact on travel,” said Bill Eisele, senior research engineer at the Texas A&M Transportation Institute. “We have this ubiquitous inflation right now across all goods and services — housing is up, groceries are up and now gas is up.”
AAA Mid-Atlantic spokeswoman Ragina Ali said gasoline demand is continuing to grow as drivers fuel up for summer travel. Khalil Thompson, a consultant who lives in D.C., said he avoids fully filling up his tank and tries to stretch $20 worth of gas to last a week — often limiting driving to dropping off his daughter at school. He said he’s started walking, rather than driving, to the grocery store.Some commuters who rely on their car for work have cut back on other costs in response to the rising prices.about 100 miles round trip every weekend from his Gaithersburg home to see his family on the Eastern Shore.
Experts said also they expect continued flexibility with remote work, an option made more accessible by the pandemic.
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