strikeJul 16, 2026

US gas prices edge up again as US-Iran tensions heighten over strait of Hormuz

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The average price of diesel fuel in the US has increased again to more than $5 a gallon, according to the AAA, and the average price of gas is almost $4, returning to their highs before the June memorandum of understanding between the US and Iran.

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Aram RostonBy Aram Roston
The average price of diesel fuel in the US has increased again to more than $5 a gallon, according to the AAA, and the average price of gas is almost $4, returning to their highs before the June memorandum of understanding between the US and Iran. It’s a reminder to consumers and…

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