San Antonians are feeling the pain at the pump more than ever as gas prices continue to skyrocket.
Cervera is one of the countless drivers just trying to get by with the recent price surge.
Her daily commute is nearly 30 minutes each way, meaning Cervera has had to figure out how to stretch her dollar even further. Like many others, she’s also had to adjust other aspects of driving. “Aside from working, I have to drop our kids at daycare,” said Cervera. “I have to make a list of everything I got to do while I’m out. It’s just trying to avoid the extra trips.”the current average for a gallon of regular gas in the San Antonio area was $3.75.
A week ago, the average price for regular unleaded was $3.27 and a month ago, the price was $3.04 in San Antonio.The current average across Texas is $3.85 and many counties in West Texas are nearing the $4 per gallon mark.the national average for a regular gallon of gas is $4.17, breaking the previous record of $4.11 from July 2008.
The $4 mark might be a deal-breaker for many drivers. “I’m thinking, I need to start working from home,” said Cervera.RJ Marquez is co-host of KSAT News Now and reports for Good Morning San Antonio. He's been at KSAT since 2010 and covered a variety of stories and events across the San Antonio area. He also covers the Spurs for on-air and digital platforms, including his Spurs newsletter. RJ has reported stories for KSAT Explains.