gasoline

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The war in Iran pushed average gasoline prices to a four-year high of $4.56 a gallon in late May, according to AAA, although they have cooled to about $4.15 since then.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Rather, he expects high oil prices to manifest into even higher prices for gasoline, jet fuel and other petroleum products.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

The index for gasoline jumped 7% on the month and was up more than 40% on the year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

“Household budgets are now being further strained by higher gasoline prices and spillover from higher energy costs onto other goods,” she said.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

“And I’m not so certain gasoline wouldn’t react with the zinc in any case.”

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam