Laurie Gonzales

Gas prices are on the rise, and Texas State students are starting to feel the pinch in their daily lives. Laurie Gonzales has this Bobcat Update.

Since the beginning of the year, gas prices have risen 25-cents nationally,  21-cents in the last month here in the San Marcos area, making it a burden to students who commute.
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Some students realize that they can cope with the higher prices by driving less and changing their spending habits.
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Despite the recent increase and pending effects of Iran's decision to stop oil exports to Britain and France, some students remain optimistic about the nation's ability to adapt.
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With gas prices expected to hit four dollars by April, some students say they may take a more radical approach to limiting their dependency of gas.
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And with gas prices on the rise, this might be us all. I'm Laurie Gonzales, with Bobcat Update.