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us gas prices rise above 4 50 dollars map shows price per state 11917261

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The article reports a sharp rise in U.S. gasoline prices driven by supply disruption through the Strait of Hormuz due to the Iran war. This directly impacts U.S. consumers and refiners, with regional variations. The channel is supply_shortage (oil supply disruption) and logistics (Strait of Hormuz). The impact is global but with specific U.S. regional effects.

Signals our AI researcher identified

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  • U.S. national average gas price reached $4.536 per gallon on May 6, 2026.
  • Gas prices have risen 50% since the onset of the Iran war.
  • California average $6.160, Oklahoma lowest $3.962.
  • U.S. crude oil fell below $90 per barrel.
  • Strait of Hormuz disruption due to Iran war.
Sector verdictCOMMODITY_OILUpmagnitude 3/3 Β· confidence 3/5

Crude oil prices likely up 5-8% in 48h due to Strait of Hormuz disruption; WTI affected.

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