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Back to EpisodesGas Prices Soar to $4.20, Highest in 3 Years
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Gas prices soar to record highs, surpassing four dollars a gallon for the first time in over three years, due to surging oil costs from the conflict in Iran. The Strait of Hormuz disruptions have led to a significant increase in crude prices, affecting not only gasoline but also diesel, which is now at five dollars and forty-five cents a gallon. Drivers are feeling the impact, with eighty-five percent reporting local price increases. Experts warn of potential higher costs passed on from transport and urge caution in spending. While the White House anticipates a drop in prices after Operation Epic Fury, analysts suggest it may not fully cover the supply shortfall. Keep an eye on the situation as the dust settles overseas.
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