LOADING ERROR LOADINGNEW YORK (AP) — U.S. gas prices jumped past an average of $4 a gallon for the first time since 2022 on Tuesday, as the Iran war continues to push fuel prices higher worldwide. Motorists around the world are coping with higher gas prices. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty) via Associated PressExpensive gas could drag on the economy and drive up other pricesHigher gas prices arrive as many households continue to face wider cost of living strains. “From a president who ran on getting gas prices low.”AdvertisementAlisa Howell, of Charlotte, North Carolina, normally fills up her tank entirely when she goes to the gas station. Howell hopes gas prices will go down as Trump once promised, but stressed that the “foolishness with the government” continues to impact peoples’ livelihoods.

Source: Huffington Post April 01, 2026 02:15 UTC