Why gasoline prices fell but then started climbing again
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Luciano V. replaces the fuel nozzel after filling the tank of their 1999 Mazda Miata at an Astro gas station on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane) A motorist fills up the tank of a utility vehicle at a pump at a Buc-ee’s gasoline stop Thursday, April 30, 2026, in Johnstown, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) Gasoline prices are displayed at a Mobil gas station on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, in Portland, Ore.
AI Summary
Main Idea: Gasoline prices rose again after a brief drop because the Trump administration’s move to block Iranian oil exports added more pressure to already tight global oil supplies.
Key Points:
- The average U.S. price for regular gasoline climbed 31 cents in one week to $4.48 a gallon, after falling for nearly two weeks in April.
- Prices had dropped when there was hope the Iran war might ease, but they turned back up as the conflict continued and crude oil stayed scarce.
- The Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global oil shipments, has been badly constrained, which has pushed oil prices higher.
- Experts said the Trump administration’s blocking of Iranian ports likely helped drive oil prices up further and made it harder for fuel prices to return to normal.
Impact on the People
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Gas prices can keep rising for US households and small businesses, making commuting, deliveries, and goods more expensive.
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Quoted Columbia University researcher comparing gasoline and oil price trends.
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Cited for its assessment of the supply disruption caused by the Strait of Hormuz closure.
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Home institution of a quoted energy research fellow discussing Iran and oil prices.
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Quoted S&P Global Energy executive explaining why gasoline and crude prices moved.
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