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People in the US: how has the surge in gas prices affected what you do?

A person at a gas station on 11 April 11, 2026 in Washington, DC.
A person at a gas station on 11 April 2026 in Washington DC. Photograph: Douliery Olivier/Abaca/Shutterstock

One consequence of the US-Israel war on Iran has been a surge in gas prices in the US: The average gas price is now more than $4 per gallon, up from about $3 a year ago.

We would like to hear how this has affected you. Has it changed where you’re going and what you’re doing? Perhaps it has caused you to alter your vacation plans. Or maybe you’re cutting back on other expenses to manage the extra fuel costs. Tell us.

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