National average hit $4.02, according to AAA data, capping an extraordinary rise from $2.98 just a month ago

Average 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.

On the west coast, many drivers filling up cars and trucks are grappling with prices far higher than the US average. In California, the average is $5.89 a gallon; in Washington state, the average is $5.35.

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    Converts dollars per gallon to euros per liter … That’s it?

    I apparently pay $10 per gallon

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      Americans drive much larger vehicles and are totally dependent on them for necessities of life.

      Hence why our gas is so cheap. If our gas was 10 bucks a gallon our economy would collapse. at 5 dollars a gallon, they will cause recession

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        No, subsidies and domestic production and refinement are why it’s less expensive than Europe.

        The supply and demand argument would mean the “lack of demand” in Europe due to public transport and smaller cars should make it cheaper.

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    I just saw >$4 where I live for the first time in my life. I’ve paid more on trips to California, but never here where I live.

    Thanks, Trump.

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    It hit $4.29 yesterday, the first time I’ve seen it over $4 in my long lifetime. I have never paid more than $3.99 for gas. It looks like that’s about to end.

    I bought gas for $2.69 on the day the war started.