Ongoing conflict involving Iran is disrupting the global oil supply, driving up the cost of gasoline in California and nationwide, according to The Associated Press.

The average price of gasoline in California is currently $5.88 per gallon, according to AAA.

Students at Cosumnes River College said the spike in gas prices is starting to affect their commute.

“I have a 40-minute commute that I have to do twice a week and the high gas prices take a huge chunk out of my paycheck,” said 18-year-old architecture major Sean White. “I’d rather be putting my money into my college savings for the future or my personal account, but I just can’t.”

Julissa Rivas, a 23-year-old general science major, said she thinks many students will have to find other ways of getting to campus if gas prices continue to rise.

“I feel like carpooling would become more common and people will take advantage of the bus passes,” said Rivas.

Eligible students are able to use Sacramento Regional Transit bus and light rail services with the free Universal Transit Pass that Los Rios offers.

Rivas said that being a commuter and working student makes dealing with gas prices more difficult.

“I also do have a job I have to drive over to,” Rivas said. “Every day I’m driving either to school or work.”

Nineteen-year-old computer science major Diego De Jesus said he usually drives two vehicles, a truck or his SUV, but has had to adjust to driving the SUV more to save money.

“Either way, filling my tank is still $120,” De Jesus said.

With gas prices still on the rise, some students are beginning to look for more affordable alternatives.

Torin Weaver, 19-year-old computer science major, said he commutes to both CRC and Sacramento City College for classes.

“That’s like 40 miles, which is like a quarter of my tank,” Weaver said.

He said he’s been looking to find another way to get to school.

“I have been looking into getting an e-bike or a different form of transportation that’s cheaper,” Weaver said.