Americans see some relief at the pump
Source: Politics - CBSNews.com · Bias: Center
Summary
President Trump accused Iran of blackmailing the U.S. on Saturday, but there is some relief for Americans. Gas prices fell, averaging just over $4 a gallon nationwide. Olivia Rinaldi reports from the White House on the war's ripple effects.
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