California gas prices causing people to stop driving

California drivers are avoiding the road, and high gas prices are to blame.

“Gas right now is literally your arm and my leg,” Amber Arias, a frequent commuter, told KCRA3. “It’s a back and forth, so yeah, it’s crazy.

“I’m out here today because my mom had an appointment at Sutter downtown, and gas prices are extremely insane. It’s really hurting families. It’s really hurting our economy.”

It comes as gas prices have remained higher in California than the rest of the country, along with an overnight spike, continuing the uptick driven by the US war with Iran and Gov. Gavin Newsom’s crucifying policies.

Gas prices rose by 4 cents to $5.33 on Wednesday, compared with $5.29 one day before, according to the American Automobile Association.

Even areas that are considered less expensive are feeling the strain, including suburbs of Sacramento.

“This is a pretty cheap area. I’d say a week ago it was under $4, so it’s definitely dramatically changed pretty quickly,” driver Dakota Angelo told the local station.

The rising prices have led some drivers to take more public transit, while others are turning to apps like GasBuddy to find cheaper fuel.

“They’ve looked at how a 10% increase in gas prices can correlate to about a 1 to 2% increase in transit ridership,” a spokesperson for Sacramento Regional Transit said.

It’s not just car drivers who are feeling the strain. Even motorcycle owners, who typically spend significantly less on fuel, say they are being affected.

One motorcyclist said he hasn’t been going out as much as he used to or taking longer trips because he’s trying to save money.

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