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Analysts say gas prices could surprise consumers because current predictions from the Energy Information Administration—which forecast an average of $3.

Gas prices in May 2026 are hitting consumers hard, with the national average reaching $4.52 to $4.53 per gallon as of mid-May—a staggering 43.

Gas price predictions for summer 2026 are confusing consumers because analysts see a sharp divide between the near-term outlook and the full-year forecast.

Gas prices across America have surged to $4.55 per gallon as of May 8, 2026, driven primarily by rising crude oil costs and geopolitical tensions in the...