Hottest U.S. gas prices in years leave drivers feeling burned
Americans on tight budgets are getting hit especially hard by surging fuel costs, forcing some to make hard choices.
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Americans on tight budgets are getting hit especially hard by surging fuel costs, forcing some to make hard choices.
Gas prices are now 52% higher than prior to the Iran war, with drivers paying $1.56 more per gallon, data shows.
Gas in the Twin Cities can be up to $4.20 a gallon these days, and it's happening as Minnesota is revving up for summer.
The average price for a gallon of gas on Monday was $4.05. That's an increase of nearly 50 cents over last month. Besides filling up your car, you'll probably need to fill up your mower soon, too. In this Price Check, Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield shows it's a big cut for people who landscape for a living.
Minnesota's statewide average price for a gallon of gas is the highest consumers have seen in four years. Amid the spike, an electric vehicle-focused dealership in Hopkins, Minnesota, says sales have doubled.
Minnesota's statewide average for a gallon of gas is the highest consumers have seen in four years. According to the American Automobile Association, the cost of a gallon of regular is above $4 for the first time since 2022. Ubah Ali shows how prices are driving some to consider electric vehicles.
This time last year, the price was $3 in the metro. Last month it spiked to $3.45 and has been steadily climbing ever since.
Some Twin Cities rideshare drivers say they may have to leave the road as gas prices continue to increase.
These charts track prices consumers pay for groceries and other goods now compared to five years ago.
The U.S. may be at war with Iran, but it's a small stretch of water to the country's south that is at the center of the conflict right now. Iran has been blocking the Strait of Hormuz for weeks, making gas prices surge. The Iranian foreign minister said the regime will reopen the strait during the ceasefire, but experts tell WCCO's Ashley Grams we'll be waiting quite a while to pay less at the pump.
Gas prices in the U.S. could near a record high later this month if the Strait of Hormuz remains sealed, energy industry experts warn.
With the Strait of Hormuz still closed, gas prices continue to rise, including jet fuel. That’s causing the average summer airfare to rise by more than 17%, according to Kyle Potter, executive editor of Thrifty Traveler.
Minnesota continues to beat the national gas price average, but there are still ways to save in the metro area.
The average price of gas across the U.S. last reached $4 after Russia's invasion of Ukraine sent crude oil prices surging.
Your car isn't the only vehicle that needs gas. It's a huge budget item for Minnesota fire departments, police and mass transit.
Stanford economists estimate that the typical U.S. household will spend an additional $740 on gas this year because of the jump in global oil prices.
As we all pay more to fuel our cars, drivers might miss the savings hidden right at the pump. It comes down to timing, then adjusting your routine.
Filling up your car isn't getting any easier on your wallet. The average price for a gallon of gas in Minnesota has jumped 66 cents since the start of the war with Iran. While the conflict drives up prices, WCCO learned how you can save a few dollars on each trip to the pump. Jeff Wagner shares the savvy strategy in tonight's Good Question.
This winter has been especially hard for gas station owners. One Minnesota woman who owns five stations is trying to help commuters by selling gas almost at cost.
One local woman who owns five stations is trying to help commuters by selling gas almost at cost.
Gas prices have been rising in the weeks since the Iran war started and WCCO has been tracking them since President Trump took office again last year.
Gas prices have been on the rise in the weeks since the Iran war started. And WCCO has been tracking them since President Trump took office again last year. In this Price Check, Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield explains some gas prices are especially painful for people who are trying to do good.
The president threatened to "obliterate" Iranian power plants if Iran didn't reopen the Strait of Hormuz by late Monday night Eastern Daylight Time.
Most Republicans, especially MAGA, continue to support the US action and express a lot of confidence in Trump personally.
As the war in Iran continues, gas prices keep climbing. University of St. Thomas associate professor Tyler Schipper talks about the costs to consumers across the country.
