RALEIGH, N.C. — Gas prices continue to sky rocket across the country with the average reaching above $4 in North Carolina. This is due to an increase in demand and a decrease in supply.

As more sanctions are expected to be imposed on Russia, many people who drive for a living are wondering how high the prices will get. 


What You Need To Know

  • Gas prices are averaging more than $4 in North Carolina

  • Inter-Faith Food Shuttle, a nonprofit that works to get food to community members in need, is spending double the amount of money on gas this year

  • More sanctions on Russia mean prices could keep increasing

Dennis Wooten has been driving with Inter-Faith Food Shuttle for 17 years, getting food for those in need across the Triangle. As a truck driver, he’s seen gas prices skyrocket in the last few weeks.

“Somehow, we’re gonna figure it out to maintain the mission we do, feed the community,” said Wooten.

Melvin Acosta, VP of operations at Inter-Faith Food Shuttle has noticed they’re spending double their usual amount on gas. He says last year, they were averaging $2.51 a gallon. This year, it's more than $5.

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“We’ll streamline our processes on how to route our trucks and work with our community partners to minimize how many pickups we do, and line them up to help with that so they can share a little bit of the burden, but won't impact them on their operation,” said Acosta. 

He says they will continue to make changes as prices are expected to increase. Regardless, their operations won’t stop.

“We’re here to feed grow, teach and cultivate everybody,” Acosta said. 

If you would like to donate, you can visit Inter-Faith Food Shuttle's website, here