The unpredictable gas prices within the economy have impacted students who commute to and from the campus of WSSU putting a dent in their pockets. According to American Automobile Association’s Daily Fuel Gauge Report Web site, the National unleaded average price reached a whopping $3.06 in September of 2005. This year’s cost however has decreased to an average of $2.23, somewhat easing the everyday driver’s pain at the pump. In the mist of the fueling frenzy, students at WSSU are also upset about it imposing on other spending plans. Chemistry major Michael Jordan, 22, expressed that the variation in gas prices has tremendously change his funds.
“I have to spend more [money] for gas and find [additional] money for other things,” he said. With the additional $17 to his gas bill, Jordan has noticed the difference. “It made a substantial difference in my budget,” he added. To add more fuel to the fire, finding a place to park on campus can also be an opportunity to misuse time and gas as well. Junior Natasha Washington, 23, believes that the cost of gas has affected her in a negative way, especially when it’s time to attend class. “Driving to school is really not the problem, but you waste more gas looking for a parking space. Gas is still too high to be running around campus looking for a parking space.”
Burning fuel for various reasons and trips is guaranteed to affect your bank account in one way or another. Being prepared to cover all of expenses is very important to sustaining financial stability. With inconsistent gas prices, it is almost a necessity to have money. But, in order to have money one must have a job and being able to get to work requires reliable transportation, and of course that transportation needs some type of energy to run on.