Surging gasoline prices have worn down college student Amy Dominguez's budget.

“Traveling from college to work is hard to manage with higher gasoline prices,” she said. “$40 doesn't fill up my tank anymore.”

Dominguez has felt the difference as the price for a gallon of gasoline in Oklahoma City has surged at least 34 cents over the past month.

“That's almost $5 a week more than I have to pay,” she said. “That adds up.”