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Gas Prices Surge Amid Global Tensions | Charleston News
Gas prices just spiked five cents overnight, pushing the national average to $3.84 — with some states like New Mexico and Ohio seeing even steeper jumps. The surge? Blamed on renewed U.S.-Iran tensions driving up crude oil costs. While oil price hikes usually quickly translate to higher gas prices, drops don’t always lead to immediate relief — stations often hold onto expensive inventory first. Nearly 70% of Americans are feeling the squeeze, and while the White House touts a video featuring the “Freedom Fuel Network” as proof of Trump’s price-cutting power, officials clarify the…
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