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US gas prices hit an average of $4 a gallon again
AP News • • general
Key Points:
- U.S. gas prices have risen back to an average of $4 per gallon amid escalating tensions and attacks between the U.S. and Iran.
- The current national average is significantly higher than the $3.14 per gallon recorded a year ago, with some states experiencing prices well above $4.
- Global gas prices remain high due to the ongoing war, impacting affordability and potentially influencing voter concerns ahead of the U.S. midterm elections.
- Oil prices have increased recently, with Brent crude rising to $90.95 per barrel and U.S. crude reaching $84.04 per barrel, driven by fears of renewed conflict between the U.S. and Iran.
