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Central New York drivers are facing average gas prices above $4.55 a gallon, prompting concerns from local leaders and business owners about rising transportation, grocery and housing costs.

Syracuse food delivery drivers say rising gas prices are making their job nearly impossible to sustain, as fuel costs eat into earnings that were already razor thin.

Gasoline prices in the Syracuse area jumped another $0.16 in the week ending May 11. Gas Buddy analysts say the uncertainty over war in Iran and ceasefire volatility continue to drive up prices.

Congressional report’s findings further say families across the US paid a combined $8.4 billion more, so far.

Syracuse gas prices surged almost 50-cents in the past week. Analyst GasBuddy reports the rise due to the war in Iran has spiked crude oil and could press prices a the pump higher in coming weeks.

After months of high prices at the pump, consumers are beginning to see lower prices.

Central New Yorkers heading out on the road this Thanksgiving Holiday are being greeted by gas prices a full 50 cents–a-gallon less than a year ago.…