GAS PRICES

Apr 21 2026POLITICS

Gas prices: Why official predictions keep changing

Officials keep giving different answers about when gas prices might drop. First they said weeks, then months, then maybe never before the election. Energy Secretary Chris Wright started with a confident \"weeks\" timeline in early March. By April, he called summer a \"very aggressive\" guess. Just d

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Apr 18 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Fun and Fuel: How a War and Gas Prices Are Quietly Slowing America’s Play‑Time

The recent flare‑up between Iran and the United States has quietly nudged many Americans to pause their weekend plans. When a major geopolitical event is announced, people tend to hold off on discretionary spending—just like investors sometimes pull back from the market. This pattern is especially

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Apr 17 2026FINANCE

Natural gas prices bounce back as forecasts shift

Prices for natural gas nudged up recently as weather predictions turned cooler across most of the country. Traders who had bet against gas prices scrambled to buy back their positions, pushing values higher. A private weather team noted that temperatures could dip below normal in many central and ea

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Apr 13 2026POLITICS

Gas Prices Set to Stay High, Puts GOP in Tight Spot

President Trump warned that gasoline costs may not ease before the November midterms, a claim that could hurt Republican chances. He had earlier called the recent price jump—triggered by conflict in Iran—a temporary spike that would fade quickly. Now he admits the numbers might stay flat or ev

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Mar 18 2026POLITICS

Oil Trade Opens: U. S. , Venezuela, and the Price Game

The United States has relaxed some rules that once stopped its companies from buying Venezuelan oil. This change comes as global prices climb after Iran stopped shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for oil. The move is meant to boost supply and give U. S. firms a chance to invest in Ve

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Mar 07 2026POLITICS

Rising Gas Costs Spark Debate Over Energy Policy

The price of gasoline in the United States climbed once more, marking a new peak for a gallon that has risen by 34 cents—about an 11 percent jump—since the onset of military tensions between the U. S. and Iran. Gasoline averaged $3. 32 per gallon, its highest level since September last year, acco

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Mar 05 2026POLITICS

Gas Prices Surge as Trump’s Middle East Tactics Backfire

Trump’s latest move against Iran has pushed gasoline costs higher, sparking worry among his top aides. The president keeps highlighting the conflict in public talks, even at a film launch for his wife. But Iran has struck back, hitting oil facilities in the Gulf and driving crude up more than

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Mar 03 2026BUSINESS

Fuel Prices Surge as Middle East Tensions Rise

Gasoline costs in the United States climbed by 11 cents overnight, reaching an average of about $3. 11 per gallon, according to AAA data. The rise came as the country moved into summer fuel blends and as global oil markets reacted to new conflicts in the Middle East. Oil futures rose sharply this

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Jan 03 2026POLITICS

Venezuela's Oil Future: What's Next After Maduro's Exit?

Venezuela is in chaos after a big move by the US. The country has a lot of oil, but it's not using it well. The US took out President Maduro, and now people are wondering what will happen next. Venezuela has the most oil in the world, but it's not making much of it. The country used to make a lot m

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Dec 24 2025BUSINESS

Holiday Road Trips Get a Price Break

Drivers across the U. S. are enjoying a pleasant surprise this holiday season: cheaper gas. December has turned out to be the most affordable month for fuel prices all year. The national average for unleaded gasoline has been below $3 since December 2, hitting a low of about $2. 85 per gallon. Price

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