Al Jazeera English • May 6, 2026 08:52

US petrol prices 50 percent higher than before war on Iran

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The average price of petrol in the United States has reached $4.48 per gallon, according to AAA.

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Sun 22:24 - NPR

Gas prices went up more than 30 cents a gallon last week. How high could they go?

Mon 23:56 - The Hill

Gas prices rise 30 cents in past week

Tue 10:44 - Washington Examiner

Gas prices: Over 30 cents per gallon more expensive than a week ago

Wed 08:52 - Al Jazeera English

US petrol prices 50 percent higher than before war on Iran

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NPR

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22:24

Gas prices went up more than 30 cents a gallon last week. How high could they go?

U.S. gas prices were nearly $3 an average prior to the start of the war in Iran.

The Hill

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23:56

Gas prices rise 30 cents in past week

Domestic gas prices have increased by more than 30 cents in the past week, as the U.S. military began efforts Monday to escort commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz. …

Washington Examiner

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10:44

Gas prices: Over 30 cents per gallon more expensive than a week ago

The national average price for regular gas increased again on Tuesday to $4.483 per gallon. This is a 30-cent-per-gallon increase from a week ago, according to AAA. A gallon of …