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Florida Gas Prices Hit Four-Year High at $3.95

4/1/2026

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Trump Threatens Iran

Florida gas prices average $3.95 per gallon, the highest in four years.
The rise follows the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran, disrupting global oil supplies as crude prices rose about 45% near the Strait of Hormuz.
Nationally, gas prices are about $4 per gallon, up $1 in March.
U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to escalate actions against Iran if the Strait remains closed, signaling potential further price volatility.

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Prince Warns Escalation

Erik Prince, an ally of U.S. President Donald Trump, warned at CPAC that escalation in Iran could endanger U.S. forces and imagery of burning ships could follow a move on the Strait of Hormuz.
He criticized the administration's optimism for a peaceful resolution, citing military interventions' failures.
U.S. President Donald Trump has been absent from key events, opting for golf and fundraisers.
Iran ridicules his mixed messaging on the conflict.

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Historical Context

The 1973 oil crisis emerged from geopolitical tensions during the Yom Kippur War, when the Organization of Arab Petroleum Exporting Countries (OAPEC) imposed an embargo on nations supporting Israel. This led to a 400% increase in oil prices, significantly impacting global economies. The crisis reshaped U.S. energy policy and continues to influence today's rising gas prices, averaging $3.95 in Florida.

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Trump Threatens Iran

Florida gas prices average $3.95 per gallon, the highest in four years.
The rise follows the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran, disrupting global oil supplies as crude prices rose about 45% near the Strait of Hormuz.
Nationally, gas prices are about $4 per gallon, up $1 in March.
U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to escalate actions against Iran if the Strait remains closed, signaling potential further price volatility.

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