Gas Prices and Trends

The topic page on gas prices offers a comprehensive overview of how gasoline prices fluctuate due to various factors, including seasonal demand, refinery maintenance, geopolitical events, and natural disasters. It highlights the impact of these variables on the national average price of gas and diesel, providing insights into trends and future predictions. The articles explore historical data, regional differences, consumer behavior, and the economic implications of rising or falling gas prices. Additionally, the content addresses related issues such as electric vehicle market trends, fuel economy, and government investigations into price manipulation, providing a holistic view of the factors influencing gas prices.

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Gas prices have risen nearly 35 cents a gallon since the start of the Iran war

But AAA reports the cost of charging an EV has remained the same

Mar. 6, 2026 By Mark Huffman

The national average price for a gallon of regular gasoline jumped nearly 27 cents in the past week to $3.25.

Rising crude oil prices tied to conflict in the Middle East have pushed oil into the mid-$70 per barrel range.

The increase returns the national average to roughly where it stood in early April 2025, and marks the largest weekly jump since March 2022 during the early days of the Russia-Ukraine war.

The national average price for gasoline has jumped every day this we...

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