Rising gas prices are forcing drivers to make difficult choices about their spending. Some are cutting back on essentials like groceries to keep their tanks full. A driver named Teandra expressed reluctance to pay $4.99 for gas.

According to AAA, the average gas price across the state is $4.30 a gallon, with prices spiking over 25 cents in the past week. This represents a nearly 20-cent increase from the same time last year.

Further details on the impact of rising gas prices are available, including a video report by Sara Molina.