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US average fuel price passes $4 a gallon for first time in four years amid Iran war

Mar 31, 2026Center Left

National average hit $4.02, according to AAA data, capping an extraordinary rise from $2.98 just a month agoSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxAverage US fuel prices have crossed $4 a gallon for the first time in four years, piling pressure on drivers as Donald Trump’s war on Iran continues to boost oil markets.The…

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