Heather Talcott-News-Gas Prices

Above: A woman fills up her tank at a fairly deserted Citgo gas station. Gas prices may rise to four dollars by summer 2011. This could take a toll on everyone who drives or depends on transportation to get to where they need to go. Grand River Avenue Citgo employee, Jimmy Singh, who did not wish to be photographed, believes prices are a bit too high for winter. "It'll be four dollars by summer. It should only be two dollars," Singh says.

Above: No one is at the pump at this Citgo gas station off Grand River Avenue, East Lansing, Michigan. Gas prices may rise this summer 2011. Citgo gas station employee, Jimmy Singh, says "People need gas. They will keep buying, but everyone will be affected by it."

Above: A CATA bus, used as a transportation resource for many community members and Michigan State University students passes by on Grand River Avenue, East Lansing, Michigan. CATA may have to make modifications to their services if gas prices go up. According to the State News, in 2008, bus fair prices were raised, but whether it had to do with high gas prices is unknown. However, there is always the possibility that rising gas prices could hit the service hard.

Above: CATA offers a lot of routes to help people get around. Fueling the buses will be more costly if gas prices continue to rise. This could create problems for CATA and its commuters.

Above: Michigan State University Psychology and Criminal Justice freshman Karina Zavala, waits for a CATA bus to be able to get to class. If gas prices increase and bus pass fares rise, Zavala says, "I would ride my bike or find myself a chaperone to take me to class."

Above: Boarding a CATA bus, Michigan State University Psychology and Criminal Justice freshman Karina Zavala heads to class. Zavala takes the bus when at school, but drives in her hometown. If gas prices go up in the summer, Zavala says "My town is small, but I would still need a chaperon to drive me around." Many students who commute on and off campus, or simply take a bus, will have to deal higher gas prices. "It will be a hassle on everyone," states Zavala.