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Gasoline Prices in US Surge 50% Amid Iran War, Hit $4.48 per Gallon
Gasoline prices in the United States have risen 50% since the start of the Iran war, reaching an average of $4.48 per gallon. The surge follows heightened tensions and sanctions against Iran. Consumers face significant financial strain as prices continue to climb.
Gasoline prices in the United States have increased by 50% since the start of the Iran war, according to reports from TASS and Al Jazeera. The average price of gasoline has reached $4.48 per gallon, according to the American Automobile Association (AAA). The rise in prices is attributed to geopolitical instability and sanctions against Iran, which have disrupted global oil markets. Tehran claims the sanctions are a form of economic warfare, while Washington maintains they are necessary to deter Iranian aggression.
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IndependentAl JazeeraMay 6, 12:52 PM
US petrol prices 50 percent higher than before war on IranThe average price of petrol in the United States has reached $4.48 per gallon, according to AAA.
StateTASSMay 6, 10:51 AM
Gasoline prices in US gain 50% since start of Iran war — APThe price of gasoline has climbed to an average of $4.48 per gallon