At the 7-11 at Cary and Thompson streets, a gallon of low grade regular is nearly 10 cents cheaper than one of its counterparts just south of the river.

This week, the River City hit all time record highs every day, but it was far from alone. Several cities across the state, the average Virginia price and the average national price also clocked in record highs, most at nearly 80 cents more than what they were this time last year.

So what are people doing to save money with rising gas prices? Richmond.com took to the streets and asked 20 people.

Butch Elmore, the Far West End

"I don't make trips that I don't have to make anymore. And I'm fixin' to get rid of that (an Excursion) and get something that takes diesel."

Joel Howard, the Northside

"I just try to find the cheapest place for gas."

Tyler Moore, Windsor Farms

"I don't drive as much. I used to take meandering trips, but I don't do that anymore. I should driver a smaller car. I probably don't do enough. I think it's going to have a ripple effect on everything."

Steve Austin, Mechanicsville

"There's nothing you can do except shop around for the cheapest prices and try to stay at home more."

James, Southside

"I carpool a bit at work and I ride a bike when I can. I have a small car. I bitch about it a lot."

Jessica Conrad, Museum District

"I live on Grove and I work in Carytown so I only fill up once every few weeks. It's not really hit me yet. But I'm thinking of moving to the West End so it's starting to scare me a little bit."

Tim Jones, Amelia

"I can't really save money, not now. It's just ridiculous. I drive to Richmond every day from Amelia. Thirty dollars used to do it. I'm spending $150 a week and I'm not filling up. You can't do nothing but keep putting gas in and keep going. It's survivor time."

Baxter Perkinson, Southside

"I just keep doing what I have to do. I just figure it's like breathing. You have to do it."

Jodi, Midlothian

"You just kind of have to do it. I'm probably going to have to cut out going out as much as a family and do things more at home."

Susan Rucker, Near West End

"The boys are riding their bikes to school and to the dentist. We're combining trips. I work in real estate and we're rethinking how we do things. There's a lot more planning. I'm definitely thinking about it. I do think there is an upside to this. There's no endless supply of anything and I think others are more aware of this now."

Gabe Churray, Carytown

"On my way to and from work, I check out the gas stations and pick the one that's the lowest. I'm not filling up as much. I'm on E right now and I'm only getting $31."

Danielle Gentges, West End

"I've ridden the buss a couple of times, but it doesn't really agree with me. It's not reliable and it runs late. The commuter train from D.C. to Richmond is even worse."

Derick Pearson, West End

"It's kind of bad because I have two cars. I drive whichever has the most gas. I tend to drive the '93 Corsica more often and get $5 to $8 worth of gas to get to work and back."

Sarah Lawson, Museum District

"Not drive as much. I quit my job in Chester to work in the city because it was an hour drive every day. It's totally not worth it. I walk to the grocery store and take a backpack."

Richard Sebastian, Westover Hills

"I'm watching where I drive and I think more about where I want to go. I would like to use public transportation, but it takes too long. It would take me an hour and half to get to work taking the bus, but it only takes me 15 minutes by car. I do ride my bike."

Brian Thomson, Shockoe Bottom

"Nothing so far. Day to day, I don't have a commute because I work from home so the question would be do I change my entertainment? Not yet."

Maya Blankenship, Richmond

"Not filling up as much. I just got $10 in gas if that tells you anything."

Hal Greer, Richmond

"At this point, nothing, but if it gets worse, I may have to take some measures, like curbing some unnecessary trips."

Joe Green, the Fan

"I drive as little as possible and don't make unnecessary trips. I try to go to the grocery story as often as possible so I don't eat out as much. Gas prices are ridiculous."

Lisa Krevonisk, Chesterfield

"I don't travel as much and I try to run errands in multiples. I think it's ridiculous."