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AAA national gas price tops $4 amid renewed US strikes on Iran
Fox Business • • business
Key Points:
- The AAA national average price for regular gasoline in the U.S. has risen above $4 per gallon, reaching $4.019 as of July 21, amid escalating tensions and conflict with Iran.
- President Donald Trump vowed severe retaliation against Iran following the killing of American soldiers, directing military leaders to respond strongly.
- Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene criticized the ongoing conflict, blaming Trump for an unnecessary war that has driven up gas prices and inflation compared to his first term.
- House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries linked rising gas prices to the "Republican war of choice" in Iran and questioned the continued role of military leaders involved.
- U.S. Central Command confirmed it conducted another round of strikes against Iran on July 20, reflecting ongoing military actions in the region.
