US gas prices surge to highest level in four years, averaging $4.15 a gallon
US gas prices have surged to their highest level in four years, averaging $4.18 a gallon. This increase is attributed to stalled US-Israeli peace talks with Iran and rising oil prices. Average gas prices vary significantly by state, with Texas at $3.72 and California at $5.96 per gallon.
- ▪Gas prices in the US reached an average of $4.18 a gallon, the highest in four years.
- ▪Prices are $1 higher than last year, when they averaged around $3.15 a gallon.
- ▪Brent crude oil prices hit $111 a barrel, nearly 60% higher than pre-war averages.
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Gas prices displayed outside an Exxon filling station in Washington DC on 20 April 2026. Photograph: Jim Lo Scalzo/EPAView image in fullscreenGas prices displayed outside an Exxon filling station in Washington DC on 20 April 2026. Photograph: Jim Lo Scalzo/EPAOilUS gas prices surge to highest level in four years, averaging $4.18 a gallonOil prices surged as talks on reopening of strait of Hormuz remain gridlocked, sending prices $1 higher than last yearLauren Aratani in New YorkTue 28 Apr 2026 12.47 EDTLast modified on Tue 28 Apr 2026 16.12 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleUS gas prices rose to their highest level in four years on Thursday, reaching an average $4.18 a gallon at the pump as US-Israeli peace talks with Iran remain at a standstill.The last time average US gas prices…
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