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Key Points:
- Gas prices in the U.S. have been steadily rising since the start of the Iran war over six months ago, reaching a nationwide average of $4.44 per gallon on September 17, up from $4.28 a week earlier.
- The highest recorded national average was $5.02 per gallon on September 14, with current prices over $1.20 higher than the same time last year.
- California continues to have the highest gas prices, averaging $6.09 per gallon, followed by Washington at $5.58 and Nevada at $5.19 as of September 17.
- The West Coast consistently experiences the highest regional gas prices, followed by the Rocky Mountain and Central Atlantic regions, all showing increases of more than $1 compared to last year.
- President Trump addressed rising fuel costs at a rally, downplaying the impact by stating the price is "very inexpensive" considering the administration’s actions and expressing optimism that prices will decrease soon.
