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U.S. Gas Prices Near $4 National Average After 25-Day Climb

War risk in the Middle East is pushing U.S. fuel costs higher.

Dexia Billingslea has stopped all non-essential driving to save money.
When Mike Schentag's electric vehicle was in the shop this month, he had to drive a gas-powered rental car.
Sarah Lawhun is trying to offset higher gas prices by skipping lunch at work.
Dexia Billingslea can no longer take her 3-year-old son to the park that he loves because of rising gas prices.

Overview

  • The national average, reported by AAA on Wednesday, reached about $3.98 a gallon, the highest since 2022.
  • Across the Gulf Coast, the average hit $3.60 this week after $3.41 last week, according to the Energy Information Administration.
  • Traders pricing possible Iran conflict disruptions and the spring driving bump have driven a 25‑day surge on the global market that sets U.S. pump prices.
  • Proposals like waiving the Jones Act or summer‑blend rules would likely trim only 5 to 10 cents, according to GasBuddy analyst Patrick DeHaan.
  • Drivers told local reporters they are cutting trips, topping off instead of filling up, and tracking every dollar as many areas hover near or above $4.