Gas prices top $4 a gallon again as U.S.-Iran conflict escalates
The national average for a gallon of gas reached $4.003 on Monday, the first time in over a month it has crossed that threshold, AAA data shows.
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The national average for a gallon of gas reached $4.003 on Monday, the first time in over a month it has crossed that threshold, AAA data shows.
The national average for a gallon of regular gas in the U.S. drops to $3.99, the lowest since March 30.
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Drivers in the Philadelphia area say they're changing their routines because of rising gas prices.
With gas prices surging because of the Iran war, some Philadelphia-area drivers say they plan to drive less.
President Trump has he wants to suspend the federal gas tax "for a period of time" as prices at the pump continue to rise. In the Philadelphia area, the average cost of gas is up to $4.62, 12 cents higher than the national average.
President Trump made the comments in a phone interview with CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes.
A gallon of gas is up 22 cents in Philadelphia since the past week, and prices spiked 11 cents overnight in Delaware even as President Trump claims a deal with Iran is "possible." Josh Sanders has the latest from the Pulse Desk.
Pennsylvania state lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are talking about suspending the gas tax for some relief.
Gas prices climbed even higher in the Philadelphia area Tuesday night into Wednesday morning, with the Philadelphia 5-county average price now at $4.65 per gallon. Ray Strickland chats with rideshare drivers at a South Philly Wawa gas station who are hoping prices can decrease soon.
Gas prices in the Philadelphia area climbed to around $4.58 per gallon this week, according to data from AAA.
Drivers across the Philadelphia region say rising gas prices are becoming increasingly difficult to manage, as tensions involving Iran continue to disrupt global oil markets and raise concerns about future supply.
Gas prices jumped again overnight nationwide and the Delaware Valley. In the Philadelphia five-county area, the average price of gas is up to $4.58 a gallon, while in South Jersey the average is up to $4.47.
Drivers are waking up to a new national average of $4.46 for a gallon of gas as the war with Iran continues into its third month. In the Philadelphia 5-county area, the average price at the pump is up to $4.50.
The price of a gallon of gas jumped another 10 cents in the Philadelphia area overnight, bringing the city 5-county average to $4.44. The national average has jumped to $4.39 as the stalling negotiations with Iran led to a spike in oil prices. Josh Sanders has the latest from the Pulse Desk.
Drivers in the Philadelphia area say filling up their gas tanks is painful as prices surge amid the ongoing war with Iran.
Drivers fueling up in Philadelphia on Thursday said the rising prices are hitting them hard. Reporter Dan Snyder has the latest prices and reaction from drivers.
Gas prices have seen a significant uptick over the past two days across the Delaware Valley, where the average price per gallon is well over $4. In the Philadelphia 5-county area, the average cost is up to $4.34 on April 29, more than 10 cents higher than the national average, according to AAA.
Drivers in Pennsylvania and the Philadelphia five-county area can expect to pay even more at the pump after gas prices shot up overnight.
As the war with Iran continues, CBS News is tracking gas and oil prices. Find out how much more it costs to fill up your tank or heat your house.
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Gas prices are climbing, putting a strain on the transportation industry and its workers in the Philadelphia area.
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