Gas prices reach near four-year highs ahead of Memorial Day weekend
The national average for a gallon of gasoline reached $4.55 to $4.56 ahead of the Memorial Day weekend, marking a roughly 50% increase since the start of the Iran war in late February. All 50 states now average above $4 a gallon, with California exceeding $6. Despite the elevated costs, AAA projects strong holiday travel demand. The price surge is attributed to global oil supply disruptions caused by the war and blockades in the Strait of Hormuz.
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The right highlights Trump's stance that the prices are peanuts worth enduring to stop a nuclear weapon, while the left and wires emphasize the crushing impact on household budgets and question if tax suspensions offer meaningful relief.
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“Despite high gas prices, drivers aren't expected to hit the brakes on Memorial Day travel” · South China Morning Post, Axios, The Hill, Reuters
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ABCABC News Gas prices near highest level in 4 years ahead of Memorial Day 43d ago NBCNBC News Map: How much you pay in federal and state gas taxes 54d ago CENTER3
AAxios All 50 states top $4 a gallon gas as Iran war impacts linger 45d ago HThe Hill Despite high gas prices, drivers aren't expected to hit the brakes on Memorial Day travel 41d ago RReuters Americans brace for pricey summer travel with fuel costs near multi-year highs 44d ago RIGHT3
WEWashington Examiner Gas prices: Fuel costs creep up again days away from Memorial Day Weekend 45d ago DWDaily Wire Gas Prices Surge Past An Ugly Mark In All 50 States 45d ago NYPNY Post Americans have shelled out $45B in extra fuel costs since Iran war — as $5 gas looms: researchers 43d ago Tracked claims from across the political spectrum
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