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Gas Prices Rise as Global Tensions Mount | Milwaukee News
Gas prices in Wisconsin are climbing again after a steady June drop, hitting $3.59 a gallon on July 9 — ending a downward trend that had slashed prices from over $4.50 in late May. The uptick coincides with rising tensions between the U.S. and Iran, though crude oil prices remain stable around $71 a barrel, the lowest since the crisis began. Meanwhile, Ukraine’s strikes on Russian oil infrastructure add another layer of global uncertainty. While Wisconsin’s average lags behind the national $3.85, regional swings are noticeable — Racine at $3.45, Madison at $3.69. Watch closely as geopolitical…
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