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The highs and lows and highs of fuel prices
Oil prices are not cheap in the summer and expensive in winter - the price is driven by the global economy and speculation on the futures market, not the weather.
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TASS
· Jul 9, 2026
Average gasoline price in US has risen amid escalation in Middle East
The highest fuel prices are recorded in California where a gallon of gasoline costs an average of 5.38
KTLA 5
· Jul 2, 2026
California gas prices soar for 4th of July travelers
As millions prepare for 4th of July holiday travel, California drivers are facing some of the highest gas prices in the nation, further impacted by a recent tax increase. This report from Montebello details local pump prices, compares them to state and national averages, and captures driver reactions to the soaring costs amidst widespread holiday road trips. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/ktla?sub_confirmation=1
The Daily Beast
· Jun 25, 2026
Trump Gets Big Midterm Warning in Devastating Survey
Evelyn Hockstein / REUTERSPresident Donald Trump is facing a fresh warning ahead of the midterms, as a new survey shows that rising gas prices are hitting American households hard.A survey released by Gallup found that roughly two-thirds of U.S. adults say higher fuel costs have negatively affected their household finances. The poll, conducted among 1,001 adults between June 1 and June 15, comes as energy markets continue to react to geopolitical instability in the Middle East.Gasoline prices have climbed significantly since the war in Iran began, with average prices exceeding 5 a gallon in seven states. Oil prices have risen by approximately 35 percent, contributing to broader increases in energy costs. Read more at The Daily Beast.
Fortune
· Jun 29, 2026
Current price of oil as of June 29, 2026
When oil prices change, it affects your energy costs—and even the price of everyday items. Here’s why.
Euro Weekly News
· Jun 23, 2026
Fuel prices in Spain to rise from July as tax relief ends ahead of summer holidays
Drivers in Spain are inevitably going to face higher costs at petrol stations from the start of July. Temporary government []
DNyuz
· Jul 1, 2026
The Iran conflict saw jet fuel prices soar—when you use 1.88 million tonnes a year, how you respond really matters (just ask DHL)
Since the start of the U.S.-Iran conflict and the closure of key shipping lanes in the Strait of Hormuz, businesses have been affected by supply chain issues and rising fuel prices. Jet fuel became a particularly expensive commodity, more than doubling in price from 800 per tonne prior to the conflict to a peak of []
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Related coverage for "The highs and lows and highs of fuel prices": TASS — Average gasoline price in US has risen amid escalation in Middle East. KTLA 5 — California gas prices soar for 4th of July travelers. The Daily Beast — Trump Gets Big Midterm Warning in Devastating Survey. Fortune — Current price of oil as of June 29, 2026. Euro Weekly News — Fuel prices in Spain to rise from July as tax relief ends ahead of summer holidays. DNyuz — The Iran conflict saw jet fuel prices soar—when you use 1.88 million tonnes a year, how you respond really matters (just ask DHL)