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.


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
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.