Gas prices rise 30 cents in past week
Source: The Hill News · Bias: Center
Summary
Domestic gas prices have increased by more than 30 cents in the past week, as the U.S. military began efforts Monday to escort commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz. The national average price of a gallon of regular gas is more than $4.45 as of Monday, according to AAA. That is more than 34…
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