Gas prices are back up amid back-and-forth strikes between the U.S. and Iran.
According to AAA, the national average rose $0.05 from Wednesday.
Prices rose a few cents in Reno as well, and about $0.01 statewide.
The Energy and Convenience Association of Nevada says prices are hard to predict because both the rise and fall of prices depend on where the U.S.-Iran war stands.
But they do say Northern Nevadans are feeling a direct impact due to our reliance on California.
Miranda Hoover, the State Executive for the Energy and Convenience Association of Nevada, said, "The recent refinery closures in California. We know that continues to be an issue for Nevadans getting gasoline. It continues to raise our gas prices as the state of California is now having to import more oil."
Experts tell us that the majority of Nevada’s fuel comes from California.
They say there is only one other source of fuel for Nevada, and unfortunately, that small amount goes straight to Las Vegas.
Hoover told us, "That source is from Salt Lake City. Salt Lake City and Utah generally have much cheaper, much lower gas prices. But unfortunately, it is a very low amount. It's roughly 12% of our gasoline that we get from Salt Lake. And all of the gas we get from Salt Lake goes directly via pipeline to Vegas."
To help manage it all, the association says the best thing you can do is budget and plan where you will be going without trying to have unnecessary travel.
Hoover said, "Knowing how many times you're jumping in the car, how many miles you're driving, and where you're going, that's number one."
We did get the chance to speak to drivers in the area, and they said the only option they feel people have to avoid high gas prices is finding a different way of commuting.
Mateo De Anada, a driver from Oregon, said, "It’s good, good to walk, get the bike. Even in the heat. You know, there are things you can do to try to stay more sustainable and stay off the roads when you can."
Others say they're grateful to have an electric car as an option.
Dan Braun, a driver from San Diego, told us, "We have our second vehicle, an electric car, and we got photovoltaic cells for the roof of our house, and so we charge the car, for free with the solar power, which is wonderful."
The group also recommends checking out the "Upside" app, which lets you earn cash back from certain gas stations.
Some stations and grocery stores may also provide their own discounts and apps as well.
