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Oil Prices Plunge; Gas Expected to Drop 50 Cents

4/18/2026

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  • Oil prices fell by $10 to $12 per barrel after the Strait of Hormuz reopened.
  • Analysts expect gasoline prices to drop 25 to 30 cents.
  • Analysts predict gas prices will fall by 50 cents within weeks and the national average could reach $3.45 to $3.65 by Memorial Day.
  • Full normalization of oil flows may take months due to lingering security concerns and damaged infrastructure in the Middle East.