U.S. Energy Information Administration

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Timeline

  1. AAA Price Report

    National gas average confirmed at $3.57; California average reaches $5.33 per gallon.

  2. Market Correction

    Oil prices retreat to approximately $80 per barrel, though retail gas prices remain elevated.

  3. Oil Market Shock

    Crude oil futures surge past $100 per barrel as Iran restricts access to the Strait of Hormuz.

  4. Conflict Escalation

    U.S. and Israel initiate military strikes against Iran, targeting strategic assets.

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Commodities Bearish

Geopolitical Tensions Drive US Gas Prices Higher as California Hits $5.33

A military conflict involving the U.S., Israel, and Iran has disrupted global oil supplies, sending domestic gasoline prices up 19% in a single month. California remains the epicenter of the price surge, with local averages exceeding $5.30 per gallon due to a combination of regulatory isolation and infrastructure bottlenecks.

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