Category Gas

The Strait of Hormuz blockade triggered a 43.6% gas price surge in May 2026, devastating household budgets and forcing millions to cut driving.

Iran conflict pushes gas prices up 55 percent from pre-war baseline while Strait of Hormuz remains a critical chokepoint for global oil supplies.

May 2026 saw gas prices spike to $4.56 per gallon, but the trajectory shifted by month's end as geopolitical tensions over the Strait of Hormuz fueled the surge.

California drivers pay $5.89–$5.98 per gallon while Indiana fills up for $3.41–$3.55—a $2.38–$2.57 spread driven by refinery capacity, state taxes, and fuel regulations.

National gas prices peaked at $4.56 per gallon on Memorial Day 2026, while a $2.60 state-to-state gap created a two-tiered fuel economy.

Drivers in California are paying the most for gasoline in America right now, with a state average of $5.98 per gallon as of June 4, 2026 — nearly $2.

If you're checking gas prices near you in late May 2026, here's the short answer: you're paying a lot more than you did a year ago, but slightly less than...

As of June 2026, New York City drivers are paying an average of $4.45 to $4.51 per gallon for gasoline—about $0.30 more than the national average of $4.

New York gas prices dropped 8 cents per gallon this past week, falling to $4.45 for regular unleaded as of June 9, 2026—offering modest relief at pumps...

Yes, New York drivers are paying significantly more for gasoline than the rest of the country. As of early June 2026, the average gas price in New York...