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U.S. Gasoline Prices Reach Highest Level in Four Years

Record U.S. gasoline prices have prompted some drivers to use public transit or smaller vehicles. The Iran war and Strait of Hormuz disruption have added more than $40-45 billion in extra fuel costs for American consumers.

May 20, 6:00 PM(54 days ago)·1m read1 source

U.S. Gasoline Prices Reach Highest Level in Four Years

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U.S. gasoline prices have reached their highest level in four years, prompting changes in consumer behavior according to Reuters reporting. Americans are using public transit more frequently and some drivers are using small toy cars for short trips such as supermarket runs. Filling the tank of a Toyota Highlander now costs $95.

U.S. consumers. Drivers in cities are increasingly relying on buses and trains for commuting.

Gasoline price increases have led to higher electric vehicle sales in Europe and Asia. In the United States, adoption has been more gradual after federal tax credits ended in September 2025. Drivers are considering electric vehicles, but actual purchases remain lower than in other countries experiencing similar price spikes from the Iran war.

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