Gasoline could drop below $4 in coming days
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Gasoline costs are expected to drop below $4 in coming days, but full recovery will take months.
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You could see gasoline prices fall below $4 per gallon soon, providing some relief at the pump.
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Gasoline costs are expected to start falling soon, potentially dropping below $4 in the coming days. A full recovery to pre-war prices, however, is anticipated to take months. This projection is contingent on peace holding in the region. It also assumes that traffic flows resume through the Strait of Hormuz.
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