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Gas Prices Jump After Iran Attack, Seniors Take Buses

6/23/2026

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Retired art teacher Judy Vassallo, 89, of Philadelphia began riding the bus after gasoline prices rose when the United States and Israel attacked Iran in February, saving her money on gas and parking tickets.
Station spending rose 21% from February to May, while consumption fell 6.1% in May versus a year earlier.
Chief oil analyst Denton Cinquegrana said about half the drop reflects higher prices, the rest better vehicle efficiency.

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Retired art teacher Judy Vassallo, 89, of Philadelphia began riding the bus after gasoline prices rose when the United States and Israel attacked Iran in February, saving her money on gas and parking tickets.
Station spending rose 21% from February to May, while consumption fell 6.1% in May versus a year earlier.
Chief oil analyst Denton Cinquegrana said about half the drop reflects higher prices, the rest better vehicle efficiency.