Energy Crisis: Gas Tops $4 a Gallon in US

The US national average gasoline price has topped $4.00 per gallon for the first time since August 2022. Bloomberg attributes the surge to heightened tensions and the war with Iran, which is driving crude and refined-product price volatility. Higher pump prices are likely to add near-term inflationary pressure and weigh on consumer discretionary spending while benefiting energy-sector revenues.

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The US national average gasoline price has topped $4.00 per gallon for the first time since August 2022. Bloomberg attributes the surge to heightened tensions and the war with Iran, which is driving crude and refined-product price volatility. Higher pump prices are likely to add near-term inflationary pressure and weigh on consumer discretionary spending while benefiting energy-sector revenues.