Already up nearly $1 per gallon this year, gas prices don't show any sign of dropping If youâre tired of staying at home, there isn't much choice than to hit the road. By: Jennifer Ann Wilson and last updated 2021-07-05 18:24:54-04 (WXYZ) â If youâre tired of staying at home, there isn't much choice than to hit the road. Related: "I need it so ... it's a necessity," said driver Tamika McClindon about filling up the tank. Right before a holiday weekend, the rise in gas prices is no surprise, but the prices were seeing now, aren't just holiday hikes.