A new AAA study says that gas prices are headed up for the summer driving season and people around the country may look to change driving habits to cover the costs.
AAA predicts average gas prices will increase by about 40 cents per gallon by the time summer hits. The national prices are expected to peak around $2.70, up from the current national average of $2.29. But prices in Connecticut already average out to about $2.38 per gallon, so it’s likely gas will cost state residents even more.
According to AAA, around 70 percent of drivers will look for ways to cut back by carpooling, taking fewer trips, and reducing how much they shop of eat out to cover the costs. However, AAA says the youngest drivers are less likely to switch up the way they do things.
“People who are 35 and older they say yes we're going to adjust our driving habits. But the younger drivers not so much, 18-34, they're just going to jump in their cars. They're less concerned about the increase in gas prices than the older drivers,” said AAA spokesperson Amy Parmenter.
AAA found that about a quarter of drivers already think gas prices are too high. The motor club predicts that comsumers will start seeing increases during April.
