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Nationwide Gas Prices Surge Beyond $4: Discover the States Paying the Most


Nationwide Gas Prices Surge Beyond $4: Discover the States Paying the Most

For the first time since the onset of the conflict in Iran, gas prices have surged past $4 per gallon across all states, just as millions of Americans gear up for Memorial Day travel.

As reported by AAA, the national average for a gallon of regular gasoline hit $4.56 on Wednesday. Prices vary significantly, peaking at $6.15 in California and dipping to $4.01 in Georgia.

This steep increase, over $1.50 since the beginning of the Iran-related conflict, is largely attributed to disruptions in oil supplies through the Strait of Hormuz, which have driven energy costs skyward.