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Gasoline price climbs 31 cents in past week, crossing $4.50 a gallon

The Hill · May 6, 2026, 2:48 PM

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The average price of gasoline in the U.S. reached $4.53 a gallon on Wednesday, according to AAA, an increase of 31 cents in a week and 50 percent since the U.S. and Israel began their war against Iran. Iran has responded by closing the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial oil and energy waterway, with the...

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