Hybrid sales are soaring because of their high fuel economy.

As the temperature rises, so do fuel prices and a push for cars that get good gas mileage. Across the United States, gas prices have increased about 30 cents over the past month, and hybrid vehicle sales are at an all-time high. Cape Girardeau has two places to purchase hybrid vehicles: Coad Toyota Mitsubishi and Wieser Honda, both on Siemers Drive, the area's largest car dealer strip.