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April 29, 2026
Gas prices soar to $4.30 amid ongoing Iran conflict
- Gas prices in the U.S. have reached an average of $4.30 per gallon, the highest since April 2022.
- Prices have surged nearly 150% since the Iran war began, impacting the economy and consumer behavior.
- More than half of voters blame President Trump for rising gas prices, contributing to his low approval ratings.
- Oil prices have also surged, with Brent crude rising to over $126 per barrel amid reports of potential U.S. military action in Iran.
3 Sources
- Gas price hits $4.23 - highest mark since Putin invaded UkraineApr 29, 2026 at 10:50 PM · Independent
- 'Just ridiculous': Americans react to gas pricesApr 30, 2026 at 3:03 PM · BBC
- Conservative 'Squawk Box' host tussles with Scalise over gas pricesApr 30, 2026 at 3:25 PM · The Hill