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Gas Prices Soar Amid Global Tensions | Eau Claire News
Summer’s ending, but your gas tank’s bill is skyrocketing—regular gas averages $4.14 a gallon, nearly a dollar up from last year and past the 2012 record. Rising prices are forcing people to cut back on trips as costs pile up. The Middle East conflict, especially attacks on Iran and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, is tightening oil flow and driving prices higher. Diesel has hit a record, pushing up freight and delivery costs—and you’re paying it at the grocery store and online. Compounding the issue: Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian refineries, China’s declining output, and U.S…
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