Driving

Golden Gasoline

By Yuki Wen

Many students today choose to drive, but at what cost? Inflation and gas prices are both rising as the year passes. According to the most current inflation data provided by the US Labor Department’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) on May 11, 2022, the price of gasoline increased 43.6 percent in the 12 months ended April, compared to a 48.0 percent annual increase in March. Many students and teachers drive a variety of automobiles at various costs throughout the campus.

Senior Jayden Huang

“I drive a Honda Accord everyday and spend anywhere from 200$ to 500$ for gas”

Senior Jaelani Molano

“I drive a Infinity M35 ,everday, multiple times a day, and spend definitely more than 90$.”

Senior Frannie Nicolas

“I drive a Honda Pilot 3 to 5 days a week and spend 60 to 90$ a month.” Senior Christopher Etchison

“I drive a Toyota Solora everyday and spend a good 120$ a month on gas.”

Sophomore Anthony Osegueda

“I drive a Chevy Silverado, mostly everday, and spend like 400$.”

Junior Devin Dao

“I drive a Lexus everyday and spend a couple hundred every month.” Teacher Michael Apel

“I drive 2020 Honda Civic and spend about 80$ on gas every month.”

Senior Sean Rey Elopre

“I drive a BMW or a Camry everyday and spend like around 130$ every month.”

Junior Jillian Lara

“I drive BMW 335i everyday and spend about 180$ a month.”