gallon

Example Sentences

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The average price for a gallon of gasoline in this part of Mississippi is still cheaper than the national average, according to the American Automobile Association motoring organization.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

If you lived through the 1970s oil shocks, you may overreact when you see $4 a gallon at the pump.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

If you lived through the 1970s oil shocks, you may overreact when you see $4 a gallon at the pump.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

The average U.S. retail gas price rose to $4.119 per gallon; Trump has previously shown flexibility with deadlines.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

“My mom’s really shy. Sometimes it’s okay when people ask about her accent. But other times she just wants to buy a gallon of milk without having to explain herself.”

From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan