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Gas Prices Soar Amid Global Crises | Flint News
Gas prices are hitting record highs, with regular fuel averaging $4.14 a gallon — nearly a dollar up from last year and surpassing the 2012 peak. Drivers are cutting back on trips and seeking cheaper stations, saving 10-15 cents per gallon where they can. The spike began after geopolitical tensions in the Strait of Hormuz disrupted oil flows, while diesel now averages $5.85, driving up costs for groceries and online deliveries. U.S. refineries are maxed out, extreme weather adds risk, and global supply chains — from Ukraine to China — are tightening supplies. While officials promise relief…
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