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

Source: US news | The Guardian · Bias: Center Left

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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 nationwide average climbed to almost $4.02 on Tuesday, according to AAA data, capping an extraordinary rise from $2.98 just a month ago. The fuel price last reached this high in August 2022. Continue reading...

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

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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 nationwide average climbed to almost $4.02 on Tuesday, according to AAA data, capping an extraordinary rise from $2.98 just a month ago. The fuel price last reached this high in August 2022. Continue reading...