Hoping a possible peace deal will quickly bring down gas prices? It might take up to a year Trump’s war in Iran has seen average gas prices rocket from $3 before the conflict to $4.54 per gallon The Independent UK · May 7
As Gas Prices Climb, Hybrid Sales Are Booming You’ve probably driven past a gas station recently and noticed that prices are climbing—and quickly. While large swathes of Americans still refuse to drive electric vehicles, hybrids are having a bit of a moment. Motor1 · May 7
McDonald's posts better-than-expected first quarter sales. But higher gas prices threaten demand “Clearly, when you have elevated gas prices... that is going to disproportionately impact low-income consumers," McDonald's Chairman and CEO Chris Kempczinski said. Fortune · May 7
British Gas owner buys gas-fired power station for £370m for energy ‘security’ The household energy business said it has completed the acquisition of the Severn gas turbine power station. Evening Standard · May 7
Australian gas exporters will be forced to set aside local supply for domestic users Producers of liquefied natural gas (LNG) on Australia’s east coast will have to set aside 20% of their gas exports to be sold to domestic users from July next year. The Conversation · May 7
Trump has a ‘nuclear option’ to bring down gas prices - will he use it and will it work? The national average cost for a gallon of gas stood at $4.53 Wednesday - up from $2.98 two days before the conflict erupted February 28 The Independent UK · May 6
‘Tax on every hardworking American’: Ohio man watches his fill-up cost jump from $40 to $75 and does not hold back on Donald Trump The pain is very real at the pump. We Got This Covered · May 6
Trump-backed candidate Steve Hilton accused of lying to voters in fiery California governor debate The punishing cost of living in California, particularly soaring gas prices, dominated the discussion, highlighting deep partisan divisions The Independent UK · May 6
Trump news at a glance: Marco Rubio, in White House press room, puts a spin on rising gas prices Secretary of state says US is ‘very fortunate’ as Trump’s Iran war pushes gas price near $4.50 a gallon – key US politics stories from Tuesday, 5 May at a glance The Guardian - US · May 6
The 10 British towns and cities most affected by rising energy costs The price of energy has risen since as a result of the war in Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz The Independent UK · May 5
Teslas And Hybrids Were Some Of The Fastest-Selling Used Cars In March Want to buy a used EV or hybrid to battle high gas prices? You may need to act fast as fuel efficient cars fly off of dealer lots. InsideEVs · May 5
Car Maintenance Mistakes Could Be Costing You Up to 10% in Fuel Economy Gas prices might rise and fall, but one thing stays constant—drivers hate wasting money at the pump. What stings even more? Losing fuel efficiency because of simple, avoidable maintenance mistakes. Many vehicles quietly burn more fuel than necessary, not because of age or design, but because of overlooked basics that… Clever Dude · May 5
Seth Meyers on Trump’s poll ratings: ‘His disapproval is higher than Covid and January 6’ Late-night hosts discussed Trump’s disapproval ratings hitting a record high and the closure of Spirit Airlines The Guardian - US · May 5
Trump shrugs off high gas prices, creating political headwinds for GOP President Donald Trump has mostly shrugged off rising gasoline prices since his conflict with Iran began over two months ago, giving Republicans political heartburn ahead of the midterm elections as prices are up again this week amid new tensions over the Strait of Hormuz. As gas prices continue to tick… Roll Call · May 5
The Independent UK · May 4 Filling up the gas tank of America’s most popular cars just got more expensive. Here’s by how much Trump administration insists prices will drop whenever Iran war ends
The Guardian - US · May 4 ‘We’re a perfect example of being lied to’: Democrats vie to flip Ohio in a battle for trust Trump’s war in Iran and gas prices dominate messaging as state prepares for special election to fill Senate seat
The Independent UK · May 3 Trump’s approval ratings plummet amid Iran war and sky-high gas prices, poll finds A new poll found that 66 percent of Americans disapprove of Trump’s handling of the Iran war
The Independent UK · May 3 Chevron CEO warns Trump’s oil crisis could get even worse Two in three Americans blame Trump for high gas prices, according to Quinnipiac poll
The Independent UK · May 3 Here’s how Americans say they are dealing with record-breaking gas prices IN FULL
The Independent UK · May 3 Nearly half of Americans say they are cutting daily expenses to deal with spiking gas prices from Trump’s Iran war Americans are pulling back on household expenses, altering travel plans and driving less as a result, the poll found
Saving Advice · May 2 $100 Oil Shock: 3 Ways This Week’s Price Spike Could Hit Your Retirement Budget Fast If you’ve noticed gas prices climbing again, you’re not imagining it, and it’s not just about what you pay at the pump. Recent global tensions...
The Independent UK · May 1 Gas prices jumped 9 cents overnight. These states have the highest cost per gallon Prices around the country soared this week, with one state eclipsing $6 per gallon
The Independent UK · May 1 US fast-food chain launching a new loyalty program after drop in customers due to Iran war Wingstop's CEO, Michael Skipworth, attributed an 8.7 percent decline in first-quarter same-restaurant sales to rising gas prices caused by the war in Iran.
Fortune · May 1 Current price of oil as of May 1, 2026 When oil prices change, it affects your energy costs—and even the price of everyday items. Here’s why.
The Independent UK · Apr 30 Wingstop saw its sales drop as company blames Iran war and high gas prices for customer decrease The current national average gas price is $4.30 per gallon