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U.S. Gas Prices Surge Past $4 Amid Iran Conflict

4/1/2026

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Gas Prices Surge

Gas prices in the United States have surpassed $4 per gallon for the first time since 2022.
The rise is tied to the ongoing war with Iran and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.
Brent crude has topped $100 per barrel.
Prices rose over $1 in just a month.
Analysts warn that sustained energy costs could raise inflation, with U.S. inflation seen at 4.2% in 2026.

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Jørgensen Addresses Energy Crisis

Dan Jørgensen, the EU's energy commissioner, says European oil and gas prices will stay elevated.
He notes a 70% rise in gas prices and a 60% rise in oil prices since the Iran war began.
The EU is preparing measures to help families and businesses, including electricity tax cuts and a one-time windfall tax on energy companies.
Jørgensen urges coordinated EU action to prevent market disruptions and replace Russian gas.

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Historical Context

The 1973 oil crisis began when the Organization of Arab Petroleum Exporting Countries (OAPEC) imposed an embargo in response to Western support for Israel during the Yom Kippur War, causing oil prices to quadruple. This disruption led to economic turmoil, with U.S. inflation peaking at 4.2% in 2026, echoing the inflationary pressures experienced during the 1970s crisis.

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Gas Prices Surge

Gas prices in the United States have surpassed $4 per gallon for the first time since 2022.
The rise is tied to the ongoing war with Iran and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.
Brent crude has topped $100 per barrel.
Prices rose over $1 in just a month.
Analysts warn that sustained energy costs could raise inflation, with U.S. inflation seen at 4.2% in 2026.

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