Average U.S. retail gasoline prices crossed $3 a gallon for the first time since November on Monday as the conflict in the Middle East ​worsened, setting up a key test of public approval of President Donald ‌Trump’s decision to attack Iran, analysts said.

Tehran’s retaliation in response to U.S. and Israeli strikes has disrupted global oil supply, as it hit production facilities in neighboring countries and ships in the Strait of Hormuz, ​a key global trade route. Oil prices have surged, with Brent crude rising ​more than 5% to nearly $77 per barrel, and fuel prices moving ⁠up in tandem with the feedstock costs.

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      It was always more expensive in California. I don’t know why but when I visited the US, I was quite shocked to see how big the price difference was between California and literally all the other states I’ve been to

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        im on the damn east coast! near a bunch of ports. Dunno why its so high in Maine it might just be state taxes kicking ass.

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            Yea but here’s the thing I spend about $400 a year on gas and $2,200 a year on property tax. and my state give me money back for being poor so +$1300. You guys have good jobs tho so idk it’s a toss up.

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                It’s the number one reason I can’t move to Texas. That property tax is insane, ya’ll think you’re California or something. Like you got public services or something.