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Gas Prices Continue Slow Drop, but Looming End to US-Iran Ceasefire Threatens to Raise Fuel Costs
AAA says the national average fell to $4.042 a gallon, but every state still averaged at least $3.376 and supply risks remain.
- On Monday, the average cost for a gallon of regular gasoline in the United States fell to $4.042, down from $4.076 on Friday, according to AAA.
- The temporary ceasefire between the United States and Iran is scheduled to end Wednesday, with Iran appearing unwilling to resume negotiations before that date.
- Regional price disparities remain stark; California leads at $5.837 per gallon, while Oklahoma offers the lowest at $3.376. Taxes and distance from refineries drive these variations.
- Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent remains optimistic about summer price drops if the Strait of Hormuz stays open; however, a United States military blockade launched Monday complicates trade.
- Crude oil has surpassed $100 per barrel several times in recent weeks, driving elevated fuel costs that threaten transportation expenses. Prices remain significantly higher than last year.
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Experts predict further energy price increases if the situation continues to unfold. Oil and natural gas prices rose sharply after the US Navy seized an Iranian ship, which was preceded by Tehran shelling European vessels and regaining control of Hormuz. This was reported by RBC-Ukraine, citing Bloomberg. Read also: UAE asks US for funds in case of continued war in the Middle East, - WSJ. Thus, the price of Brent crude oil jumped 7.9%, reversing…
How does the Iran ceasefire affect gas prices?
Link between Hormuz shipping and energy costs Gas prices and broader energy costs have been tightly connected in the reporting to disruptions in shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. As Iran restricted passage and reopened and reclosed the waterway in response to U.S. actions, energy markets…
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