News 12's Julio Avila is out on
Pump Patrol, taking a look at the rising gas prices across the Bronx.
At the Shell gas station on Fordham Road and Arthur Avenue, a gallon of regular is at $4.35 as of Tuesday evening.
Biden announced the embargo Tuesday, and called the move a "powerful blow" to Russia and was something Ukranian President Volodymyr Zelenski pushed for.
Even Gov. Kathy Hochul said this is going to send a message to Russia and President Vladimir Putin.
According to AAA, the national average for a gallon of regular gas went up 10 cents from Monday now to $4.17.
In the city, the price is now soaring above the national average at around $4.40 a gallon.