Pittsburghers hit the road for vacation travel amid surge in gas prices

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The price of fuel has flowed into nearly all locations of existence, but proper now, a whole lot of the emphasis all around gasoline charges is centered all-around summer trip and vacation ideas. 

KDKA’s John Shumway just returned residence from his once-a-year pilgrimage to South Carolina. For the duration of his travels, he paid out as little as $4.39 for gas and along the way, he checked in with some Pittsburghers who also were being on the highway.

Shumway and his spouse and children hit the highway with close to $80 really worth of gasoline in the tank, rolling via West Virginia, and taking be aware of prices as they went.

When in Wytheville, Virginia, he ran into Frank Pidro, a Cecil Township resident, and collectively they commiserated as they crammed their tanks.

“It’s Virginia, they are constantly low-cost, or terrific, but 4.50 a gallon? And we are delighted?” Pidro requested.

Pidro says that gas prices do have an influence, but feels that it has a larger impact locally and that whilst on a street excursion, you just kind of have to get it on the chin and offer with it. 

Other nearby travelers headed south, like Will Crumrid of Washington, Pa. says that the declining gasoline prices aren’t the only emphasize of the drive.

“I really like it. Simple, drive attractive mountains on the way down and effortless experience,” Crumrid claimed.

And of system, the sun and sand on Folly Seashore close to Charleston at the conclusion of the generate have a tendency to make you neglect how substantially much more you paid for gasoline.

Donna Fiorentini, a Bridgeville resident, says their family members created the travel down to rejoice an engagement.

“Soon after becoming locked up for the previous two years, we have been all set to go,” Fiorentini explained.

Shumway claims he failed to have to glance tough to uncover people from Western Pa. on the Carolina shores from Hilton Head to the Outer Banks — it sure did not appear to be like everyone was permitting the higher price for fuel end them from hitting the beaches.