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US Drivers See Gas Prices Jump to Their Highest Level Since 2023 as the Iran War Drags On
The national gas price average rose to $3.79 per gallon, influenced by Middle East supply disruptions and refinery constraints, with California topping $5.54 per gallon, AAA reported.
- On Tuesday, the national average for regular gasoline jumped to $3.79, marking the highest level since October 2023 amid Middle East supply disruptions.
- Supply chain disruptions and output cuts from Middle East producers have rattled global crude markets, with Brent crude trading at over $102 a barrel and benchmark U.S. crude reaching nearly $96.
- U.S. diesel prices topped $5 a gallon on Tuesday, while California drivers faced over $5.54 per gallon compared to about $3.21 in Kansas, reflecting regional variations.
- President Donald Trump confirmed the U.S. will release 172 million barrels from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, joining the International Energy Agency's pledge of 400 million barrels.
- Persistent fuel price shocks could strain household budgets and push up inflation, potentially forcing consumers to delay major financial decisions as the conflict continues.
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Average San Diego County gas price rises to highest amount since October 2023
A Valero gas station in San Diego, Calif. Oct. 4, 2022.(Carlos Castillo)The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in San Diego County rose today to its highest amount since Oct. 24, 2023, increasing 1.1 cents to $5.579.The average price has risen for 26 consecutive days, increasing 97.1 cents, including 3.5 cents on Sunday, according to figures from the AAA and Oil Price Information Service.The average price is 34.7 cents more…
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