The Economic Times

What's happening with gas prices? Gas prices explode across the US, now at a 4-year high whos paying nearly $6 a gallon and where can you still find the cheapest fuel right now?

Gas prices in the US have jumped above $4 a gallon for the first time since 2022. According to AAA, the national average is now $4.02, up more than $1 since early March. This sharp spike marks the fastest monthly jump in over five years. The ongoing Iran conflict is pushing crude oil above $100, tightening supply fast. Drivers in California now pay nearly $6, while Kansas remains among the cheapest. Fuel costs are rising everywhere. Household budgets are under pressure. Experts warn inflation could rise next. Gas price trends now signal broader economic stress across the US economy.