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Gas Prices Hit Record Highs in August | Milwaukee News
Gas prices hit record highs in Wisconsin and across the U.S. this August, with regular gas soaring to $3.91 and $4.07 respectively — the first time national averages cracked $4.00 in August since records began. The spike is tied to Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, disrupting oil flow, while Trump’s administration pushes economic pressure for diplomatic talks. But there’s hope: AAA predicts a drop before month’s end as summer blends kick in, driving demand falls, and crude prices ease — plus, the strait may soon reopen, offering relief to wallets strained by these shocking numbers…
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