18 High Gas Price Memes Because Laughing Is FreeHome > FYISource: Instagram/Twitter 18 Hilarious Memes About Gas Prices Because Laughing Doesn' t Cost $5 a GallonBy Kelly CorbettJun. 1 2022, Updated 4:44 p.m. ET If you’ve taken a trip to the gas station lately, you may have noticed that gas prices have skyrocketed. Climbed. Catapulted. You name it. In fact, as of writing this, the average price is $4.671 per gallon, according to AAA. The last time Americans paid nearly $5 a gallon for gas, the year was 2008 and we were in a recession. Basically, times are tough, and our wallets will be taking a beating until further notice. Perhaps this price hike is our calling to drive less and walk more.Article continues below advertisement Or perhaps this is the environment asking us to be more eco-friendly before climate change completely annihilates our beautiful planet. But while I'd love to promote that narrative, that is simply not the case. Prices are surging amid Russia’s attack on Ukraine, which we'll dive into a little later. But for now, let's try to laugh through the financial pain together. We’ve rounded up the best memes to help distract from how much money we’ve been spending. Me seeing how ridiculous Gas prices are right now pic.twitter.com/U1jRnkYuI8— devilette (@deviIette) March 4, 2022 We love a Mean Girls meets Daddy Yankee reference. In this meme, Gretchen Weiner's iconic line about how her father is the inventor of toaster strudel gets a special edit. Now Gretchen's father is rapper Daddy Yankee, who sings the song "Gasolina."Article continues below advertisement Gas prices got me like pic.twitter.com/cfb5ePIqhy— Isidro Delgado (@cdro_fadez) March 8, 2022 What's cheaper: taking care of a horse or paying for gas? That may be a question some of us will explore within the next few months. these gas prices…… pic.twitter.com/ouxOq0488F— HOOD VOGUE is tired of poverty (@keyon) March 4, 2022 Above is a real-life image of us having an emotional breakdown in our cars after paying for gas.Article continues below advertisement View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jessica Backes (@jessica.backes.9026) No receipts, please! We would rather not be reminded of our guilt. My car after I saw gas prices pic.twitter.com/wrKb4saau1— SLO (@SLOplays) March 10, 2022 At least it has a roof and is environmentally friendly!Article continues below advertisement View this post on Instagram A post shared by DollarTree.Goodies5&More (@dollartree.goodies5) Fingers crossed! Lord Please Take This Gas Out My Stomach And Put It In My Car— Litt Mami (@iSnatchTrackss) March 4, 2022 If only it worked it like that.Article continues below advertisement Taco Bell is the only place you can still get gas for $1.29— June Jambalaya (@JuneJambalaya) March 9, 2022 Good one! That is probably where we'll be eating every meal from now on until gas prices start to drop. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sencoa Crawford (@bigsenc) This guy has the right idea. Turn your gas station visit into a movie night!Article continues below advertisement Gas price are higher than snoop dog.— ?WADULISI? (@galaxyfaraway00) March 9, 2022 He's not wrong! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Corporate Bish (@corporatebish) Does anyone else's summer plans look like this?Article continues below advertisement Gas prices so high we're just gonna start piggybacking everywhere pic.twitter.com/OIACFs9yNE— WOW (@wowsuperheroes) May 22, 2022 Hi, yes, I am currently seeking someone who can give me a piggyback ride everywhere. $51? That seems cheap! Article continues below advertisement Gas station owners right now be like: pic.twitter.com/Omgj7G8qiZ— TomthunkitsMind (@VippusaO) May 26, 2022 Sigh. Must be nice! View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Unapologetic Black Man 2.0 (@theubman) OK, this kid is onto something!Article continues below advertisement I be at the gas station like fill it up with irregular.— Josh G (@JoshGVolume33) May 23, 2022 Does irregular gas exist, and is it cheaper than regular gas? Asking for a friend. Coming soon to a gas station near you... pic.twitter.com/3X7yOb739o— Amanda Softstar (@ASoftstar) May 27, 2022 Oy vey!Article continues below advertisement sorry I’m late, I passed a gas station with gas under $5/gallon and had to stop— i_wasn't_looking_ (@i_wasnt_looking) May 24, 2022 Completely valid excuse if you ask us. So why are gas prices so high As we mentioned, Russia's invasion of Ukraine is one of the main reasons gas prices have skyrocketed. Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy, told USA Today that this is because the U.S. and European Union have put sanctions on Russia that have severely hindered its ability to sell crude oil, which is one of the biggest determiners for gas prices. Russia is one of the biggest energy suppliers in the world. Until crude oil prices drop, we can expect to be paying a lot for gas.Article continues below advertisement A large contributor to inflation this month was an increase in gas and energy prices as markets reacted to Putin’s aggressive actions. I know that higher prices impact a family’s budget, which is why I am fighting to bring down the everyday prices that are squeezing Americans.— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) March 10, 2022 Another issue is the fact that gas is in demand right now. With COVID-19 restrictions loosened and summer on the horizon, many folks are looking to travel more. So, what can we do in the meantime? Carpool, walk more, and pray that things get better overseas. 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