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How Do Gas Prices Actually Work? (And Why Does a War 7,000 Miles Away Affect What You Pay at the Pump?)
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How Do Gas Prices Actually Work? (And Why Does a War 7,000 Miles Away Affect What You Pay at the Pump?)
Every time gas prices rise, Americans blame someone—but very few people understand how gasoline is actually priced. In this Alexis Knight investigation, we'll follow one gallon of gas from the oil field to your local pump, uncover the roles of Iran, OPEC, oil traders, refineries, taxes, and presidents, and explain why understanding the system changes the way you'll look at every gas station sign.
Alexis Knight l Facts first. Clarity always.
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Every time gas prices rise, Americans blame someone—but very few people understand how gasoline is actually priced. In this Alexis Knight investigation, we'll follow one gallon of gas from the oil field to your local pump, uncover the roles of Iran, OPEC, oil traders, refineries, taxes, and presidents, and explain why understanding the system changes the way you'll look at every gas station sign.
Alexis Knight l Facts first. Clarity always.
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crime-podcast-2026-police-interrogations-911-calls-and-true-police-stories-podcast--5693470/support.