US gasoline prices hit highest level in 4 years
Gasoline prices in the U.S. have reached their highest level in four years, with an average price of $4.17 per gallon. This increase of $1.19 per gallon since the onset of the Iran war reflects a 28% rise in just two months. The ongoing conflict and its impact on global oil supply have contributed significantly to these rising costs.
- ▪The average price of gasoline is currently $4.17 per gallon.
- ▪Prices have increased by $1.19 since the Iran war began on February 28.
- ▪U.S. oil futures are hovering around $99 a barrel, over 50% higher than pre-war levels.
5 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 1 hour. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 1 lean left, 3 centre.
- ▪ Gas prices are surging to their highest level of the year as the Iran war grinds on — Quartz
- ▪ US gas prices surge to highest level in four years, averaging $4.15 a gallon — The Guardian — World
- ▪ Gas prices jump to their highest level since start of Iran war — Cbsnews
- ▪ Gas prices at highest level since beginning of Iran war — The Hill
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| Publication time | Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:21:54 -0400 |
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onUS gasoline prices hit highest level in 4 yearsThe price of an average gallon of gas is $4.17, AAA data showed.ByMax ZahnApril 28, 2026, 12:02 PMLiveA gas pump stands at a station in Manhattan on April 21, 2026 in New York City.Spencer Platt/Getty ImagesGasoline prices in the United States hit their highest level in four years on Tuesday as negotiations over the Iran war appeared to show little signs of a resolution.The price of an average gallon of gas stands at $4.17, marking an increase of $1.19 per gallon since the war began on Feb. 28, AAA data showed.
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