National average for gas tops $4 a gallon, the highest since 2022
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National average gas price reached $4.02 per gallon, the highest since 2022.
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Average drivers are paying over $1 more per gallon than in previous years, increasing commuting costs and raising prices across transportation-dependent industries and goods.
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The national average price for a gallon of regular gasoline has climbed to $4.02, according to AAA data, marking the highest level since 2022. The increase of more than a dollar per gallon since before the war began reflects ongoing pressures on global energy markets and crude oil supplies. Higher gas prices typically crimp consumer spending on other goods and services, potentially weighing on economic growth and household budgets. The jump comes as the Trump administration navigates energy policy and oil market dynamics amid geopolitical tensions. Motorists are facing significantly steeper fuel costs than they did in previous years, with implications for everything from commuting expenses to transportation-dependent industries.
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