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Gas Prices Surpass $4 Amid Iran Conflict, Experts Say

4/4/2026

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  • Gas prices in the United States have surpassed $4 per gallon, largely attributed to the ongoing Iran conflict.
  • Fox News host Bill Hemmer challenged Kevin Hassett of the National Economic Council, who blamed Joe Biden for the surge.
  • Hassett said the price rise is temporary and tied to the war, noting a Strategic Petroleum Reserve release.
  • West Texas crude has risen from $67 to $111 per barrel since late February.