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https://www.cnn.com/2026/04/21/economy/us-retail-sales-march
Retail sales post biggest jump in more than 3 years on record spike in gas prices | CNN Business
Apr 21, 2026 - Americans saw large chunks of their wallets get eaten up by soaring gas prices in March; however, consumers still had money left in the tank to spend elsewhere.
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https://www.marketingscoop.com/business/iran-war-inflation-spike-gas-prices-consumer-stress-and-what-it-means-now/
Iran War Inflation Spike: Gas Prices, Consumer Stress and What It Means Now - Marketing Scoop
The phrase Iran war inflation spike is trending because people know the chain reaction almost by instinct: conflict risk rises, oil markets tighten, gas
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https://newsus.cgtn.com/news/2026-04-01/Iran-conflict-regulations-spike-gas-prices-in-California-1LYh86Luexa/p.html
Iran conflict, regulations spike gas prices in California - CGTN
Apr 1, 2026 - Gas prices across America have surged since a U.S. airstrike on Iran earlier this month. But California faces a uniquely acute crisis: the state imports more...
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https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2026/04/20/florida-gas-prices-ease-after-spike-but-still-volatile/
Florida gas prices ease after spike, but still volatile – Orlando Sentinel
Apr 20, 2026 - Florida gas prices spiked $0.14 last week but most of the price increase disappeared by Sunday.
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https://augustafreepress.com/news/gas-diesel-prices-continue-to-spike-as-trump-threatens-hell-on-iran/
Gas, diesel prices continue to spike, as Trump threatens 'hell'
Apr 6, 2026 - Diesel prices are approaching an all-time record, and gas prices are projected to be spiking another 15 to 20 cents a gallon in the coming days.
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https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/nation-world/attack-on-iran/gas-prices-massive-spike-thursday-iran/507-217e6c8d-fe01-42ba-aac3-9767e098464e
Gas prices continue rising after massive spike on Thursday, up another cent to end the week |...
Gas prices rose again to end the week, after a 14-cent spike the day before. Here's why. (AP Photo)
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https://www.pilotonline.com/2026/04/05/letters-for-april-6-despite-few-imports-worldwide-oil-prices-spike-us-gas/
Letters for April 6: Despite few imports, worldwide oil prices spike US gas – The Virginian-Pilot
Apr 5, 2026 - Letter writers discuss oil imports and clean energy, Virginia redistricting and the National Popular Vote.
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https://www.kvue.com/video/money/financial-strain-gas-prices-spike/269-3b9ceb15-a3e0-4582-9dce-9a97fb62efe2
Commuters feel financial strain as gas prices spike in Central Texas | kvue.com
The national average for a gallon of gas is up to $4.11. AAA says the average in Central Texas jumped about 30 cents since last week and about $1 from a month...
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https://arstechnica.com/cars/2026/04/used-ev-sales-spike-alongside-gas-prices/
Used EV sales spike alongside gas prices - Ars Technica
Apr 6, 2026 - The market for new cars has slumped as Americans look for deals on used EVs.
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https://morningconsult.com/articles/consumer-sentiment-gas-prices-march-2026
Consumer Sentiment Falls As Gas Prices Spike
Mar 17, 2026 - In January, just 44% of consumers said fuel prices had increased over the past year. It's now 74%
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https://www.9news.com/article/news/nation-world/attack-on-iran/gas-prices-massive-spike-thursday-iran/507-217e6c8d-fe01-42ba-aac3-9767e098464e
Gas prices continue rising after massive spike on Thursday, up another cent to end the week |...
Gas prices rose again to end the week, after a 14-cent spike the day before. Here's why. (AP Photo)
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https://www.cnn.com/2026/03/27/economy/us-consumer-sentiment-march-iran-war
Even wealthy Americans are souring on the economy as gas prices spike and stocks fall | CNN Business
Mar 27, 2026 - Americans are growing more pessimistic about the US economy as the war on Iran continues to roil markets, with sentiment falling across all income groups —...
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https://www.kare11.com/article/news/nation-world/attack-on-iran/gas-prices-massive-spike-thursday-iran/507-217e6c8d-fe01-42ba-aac3-9767e098464e
Gas prices continue rising after massive spike on Thursday, up another cent to end the week |...
Gas prices rose again to end the week, after a 14-cent spike the day before. Here's why. (AP Photo)
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https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/nation-world/attack-on-iran/gas-prices-massive-spike-thursday-iran/507-217e6c8d-fe01-42ba-aac3-9767e098464e
Gas prices continue rising after massive spike on Thursday, up another cent to end the week |...
Gas prices rose again to end the week, after a 14-cent spike the day before. Here's why. (AP Photo)
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https://www.wcpo.com/money/consumer/dont-waste-your-money/cincinnati-gas-prices-spike-again-hit-3-49-a-gallon-at-many-stations
Cincinnati gas prices spike again, hit $3.49 a gallon at many stations
Mar 6, 2026 - For the second time this week, gas prices have surged above $3 a gallon, leaving last month's $2.59 prices just a distant memory. Will we get any relief soon?
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https://www.techtimes.com/articles/315559/20260330/neel-somani-why-natural-gas-prices-spike-oil.htm
Neel Somani: Why Natural Gas Prices Spike with Oil
Mar 30, 2026 - Neel Somani, a researcher and former quantitative analyst at Citadel, has spent years pondering how markets encode incentives into price signals. His...
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https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/nation-world/attack-on-iran/gas-prices-massive-spike-thursday-iran/507-217e6c8d-fe01-42ba-aac3-9767e098464e
Gas prices continue rising after massive spike on Thursday, up another cent to end the week |...
Gas prices rose again to end the week, after a 14-cent spike the day before. Here's why. (AP Photo)
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https://www.kvue.com/article/news/nation-world/attack-on-iran/gas-prices-massive-spike-thursday-iran/507-217e6c8d-fe01-42ba-aac3-9767e098464e
Gas prices continue rising after massive spike on Thursday, up another cent to end the week |...
Gas prices rose again to end the week, after a 14-cent spike the day before. Here's why. (AP Photo)
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https://www.denverpost.com/2026/04/10/gas-prices-inflation-march/
Soaring gas prices leads to biggest monthly inflation spike in 4 years
Apr 10, 2026 - The largest monthly jump in gas prices in decades caused a spike in inflation in March, creating major challenges for the Federal Reserve.
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https://www.ksdk.com/article/news/nation-world/attack-on-iran/gas-prices-massive-spike-thursday-iran/507-217e6c8d-fe01-42ba-aac3-9767e098464e
Gas prices continue rising after massive spike on Thursday, up another cent to end the week |...
Gas prices rose again to end the week, after a 14-cent spike the day before. Here's why. (AP Photo)
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https://www.newarkadvocate.com/story/business/energy-resource/2026/04/27/ohio-gas-prices-iran-war/89824146007/
Ohio gas prices could 'double spike' due to Iran war, price cycling
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https://www.9news.com/article/money/economy/colorado-gas-prices-us-iran-oil-costs/73-d9446576-c989-4c4e-bf6e-c253092f3b2b
Colorado gas prices could surge to $4.50 as US-Iran tensions spike oil costs, experts say |...
Colorado drivers face potential gas prices of $4.50 per gallon due to U.S.-Iran tensions impacting crude oil costs, with ripple effects expected in various...
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https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/04/10/gas-prices-inflation/
Soaring gas prices leads to biggest monthly inflation spike in 4 years
Apr 10, 2026 - The largest monthly jump in gas prices in six decades caused a sharp spike in inflation in March, creating major challenges for the inflation-fighters at the...
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https://oilprice.com/Energy/Coal/88-Spike-in-Gas-Prices-Forces-Utilities-to-Coal.html
88% Spike in Gas Prices Forces Utilities to Coal | OilPrice.com
Mar 10, 2026 - Disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and the shutdown of Qatar's LNG facility are driving a global energy shock, causing gas prices to soar and power generators...
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https://www.ms.now/the-beat-with-ari/watch/chaos-warmonger-trump-scrambles-for-exit-as-maga-revolts-gas-prices-spike-2496563779617
Chaos: ‘Warmonger’ Trump scrambles for exit as MAGA revolts, gas prices spike
Apr 16, 2026 - MS NOW’s Ari Melber reports on mounting challenges facing President Trump, from the Iran war to growing backlash within his MAGA base. Reverend Al Sharpton and...
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https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-04-10/gas-price-spike-pushes-up-inflation
Soaring gas prices lead to biggest monthly inflation spike in four years in March - Los Angeles...
Apr 10, 2026 - The largest monthly jump in gas prices in six decades caused a sharp spike in inflation in March.
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https://electrek.co/2026/04/09/vw-replaces-us-id-4-production-with-18mpg-atlas-suv-as-gas-prices-spike/
VW replaces US ID.4 production with 18mpg Atlas SUV as gas prices spike
Apr 10, 2026 - The Inflation Reduction Act brought EV manufacturing to the US. Now thanks to republican policy, you're getting a $5/gal gas guzzler instead.
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https://oilprice.com/Energy/Natural-Gas/StanChart-Europes-Gas-Prices-Could-Spike-Above-90MWh-By-The-Summer.html
StanChart: Europe’s Gas Prices Could Spike Above $90/MWh By The Summer | OilPrice.com
Mar 26, 2026 - Europe’s gas storage is critically low (around 28%), increasing vulnerability as competition with Asia for LNG intensifies.
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https://www.businessinsider.com/gas-prices-record-increase-march-iran-war-2026-4
Gas Prices Had Their Biggest Monthly Spike Ever in March - Business Insider
Apr 10, 2026 - Gas prices rose by more than 20% in March, new CPI data showed.
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https://www.dailypress.com/2026/04/05/letters-for-april-6-despite-few-imports-worldwide-oil-prices-spike-us-gas/
Letters for April 6: Despite few imports, worldwide oil prices spike US gas – Daily Press
Apr 5, 2026 - Letter writers discuss oil imports and clean energy, Virginia redistricting and the National Popular Vote.
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https://www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/04/20/florida-gas-prices-ease-after-spike-but-still-volatile/
Florida gas prices ease after spike, but remain volatile – Sun Sentinel
Apr 20, 2026 - Florida gas prices spiked 14 cents last week but most of the price increase disappeared by Sunday.
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