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U.S. gas prices jump as Iran war and supply issues push averages above $4

financeMay 2, 2026293,415

The U.S. average price for regular gasoline jumped to about $4.433 per gallon on Saturday, rising roughly 35 cents from a week earlier. The surge reflects Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and a string of refinery outages that tightened supplies and pushed crude and wholesale fuel costs higher. California prices hit as high as $7.50 per gallon in parts of Los Angeles, and some states saw weekly increases measured in the tens of cents. Higher pump prices will raise household transportation costs, add upward pressure on inflation, and could prompt more oil imports or policy responses.

Jon Cooper
@joncooper-us.bsky.social

Holy moly! 77% of Americans blame Trump for soaring gas prices — higher than Bush (71%), Obama (64%) or Biden (70%). Crosses ALL party lines: 95% Democrats, 82% Independents and 55% Republicans blame Trump! 64% say the Iran war is NOT worth higher prices. #TrumpsGasCrisis

130315h ago
Not so average hoser 🇺🇦🇨🇦25

Serious question: WTF is wrong with the other 23%?!

experimental22.bsky.social18

Really, this one should be 100%. It’s as obvious as the giraffe in the cognitive assessment that Trump likes to brag that he aced.

lyndapole9

Only 77% it should be 100%

Obearwan_Kenobi8

The other 23% only listen to FOX News

Emily6

News should mention that the average price of diesel is $5.35/gal - and we ALL pay for that one because most everything everyone buys got to them or to the store on a truck, a diesel electric train and/or a marine diesel powered cargo ship.

J.M. Ó Comáin6

That 45% of Republicans who don't blame Trump must be some special kind of stupid

Jeff Jones 🇨🇦🇺🇸🍻5

I mean, it is directly his fault. With Biden you could at least blame Russia attacking Ukraine. That was outside his control. But Trump attacked Iran which directly resulted in gas prices getting where they are now.

Ecoprairiepainter5

Neither Bush, Obama not Biden actually closed the Strait of Hormuz . That’s how fucking stupid this prez is!

Holding Onto Hope5

They’ll still vote for Republicans. It’s all about their hate.

evadtsujevad.bsky.social4

MAGA types are seriously not happy with the gas prices or the war. They hate the gas prices and the gas companies along with Trump. They are pissed about the war because they think we should have carpet bombed them day 1 and Trump is being an idiot.

Climate News4

Who are the morons bringing the 100% down to 77%?

Angie3

I got the 100 piece "I did that" stickers. Been leaving them on the grocery store shelves and of course at the gas pumps.

Stockholm Fella3

Is this how it's going to be in the strait for the coming years? Trump posting pictures of himself as Jesus and Iran trolling with Lego movies while no gas or oil passes through Hormuz? What’s the plan? Are the 5 000 troops Trump is pulling from Germany going straight to Iran?

Joy🦋💙🇺🇦🫶3

And the oil and gas corporations are making big bucks!

mr-yoyito.bsky.social3

Wait until it’s August and they are still up.

John Ignatius Riley2

At the risk of sounding redundant, could someone please give me an argument for why he’s not responsible for higher gas prices?

Dr. Jack Brown
@drjackbrown.bsky.social

Trump is faced with either sky-high gas prices or losing a war (and losing face). Or both. He has *zero* chances for any political victory. And either way, Iran is still gonna build nukes.

49114h ago
azeke57.bsky.social13

At this point, I don't think he cares what happens anymore. He thinks he's winning because the stock market bubble is humming. He's making billions. The money has been better for him so he's winning in his warped mind. No rules, no laws, no regulations and the Supreme Court in his pocket. Nirvana.

EARNED MY SPURS: "HE'S AN IDIOT" 🐎10

Iran is not going to forget his bullshit either

Melissa NicWitch of Clan Witch8

And after being subjected to Trump's war, Iran will be absolutely convinced they need nukes.

DerMann516

Stalemate. Destruction of the United States continues unabated. #ETTD

AprilSkies4

Adding: Trump does not care about all of the people who are suffering b/c of his narcissistic and ignorant actions. Trump does not give a rat’s ass about anyone other than himself. And that is one big, diseased, disgusting hunk of rancid flesh.

ACeRo3

Where are all those magas, truckers and farmers complaining about high gas prices 2 years ago?

Denis2

Very good point, Dr.! I predict all THREE losses: face, gas, war. And, Iran leadership, being way smarter, will play the long game -- something own home-grown (Russian trained) imbecile could never learn.

greg602

True !!! Now more than ever 💯

NBC News
@nbcnews.com

⛽ Average U.S. gas prices per gallon on May 2, per AAA ⛽ • Regular: $4.43 (⬆️ $1.45 since war in Iran began on Feb. 28) • Premium: $5.29 (⬆️ $1.43 since war began) • Diesel: $5.63 (⬆️ $1.87 since war began)

3084h ago
Michael B Lehrhoff12

How about focusing on the blathering, incompetent buffoon who's directly responsible for this pointless disaster? Or are you afraid your licenses will be "examined", @nbcnews.com?? DO YOUR JOB.

mjody.bsky.social6

We all need to thank the MAGA folks for voting in Trump.This is what they wanted.

Neil5

UK Diesel equivalent price is now $9.58 per US gallon. £1.86 per litre

Joshua V. Saguaro5

Republicans did this to us.

Skuzy4

4.99 in Indy(Indiana). Record price for us here.

SafeWaterCleanAir 💦☮️🌏🌍🌎2

Consumers are getting hit twice for the gasoline for automobiles if they have a gasoline car and for the diesel and everything that we buy. Because everything has to be trucked or sent on a train for distribution.

NY Times Pitchbot
@nytpitchbot.bsky.social

Whether it’s Donald Trump deciding to start a war with Iran that caused gas prices to skyrocket or Barack Obama deciding to wear a tan suit that caused many fashion critics to wince, both presidents made controversial decisions.

5004h ago
scififan.bsky.social2

Donald Trump said that war has been 'terminated', while Iranians are saying that fighting is likely to resume. For busy Americans, it can be hard to know who to trust.

More Perfect Union
@moreperfectunion.bsky.social

On a call today, the CEO of Exxon said gas prices are going to go even higher. Talking about the Iran War, he said "the market hasn't seen the full impact of that yet." And when the war ends, he said it'll take 3-5 years to get back up to speed in some countries, like Qatar.

36019h ago
Jak16

Hasn't seen the full impact? It's seen almost zero impact The last ships out of the Strait docked last week, the shortage has only just started

JThomasAlbert13

Maybe this will be the catalyst that gets us to switch to renewables.

Emily9

Doesn't happen every day, but this CEO is telling the truth. The real oil shock hasn't hit yet. It's like with a tsunami. What we've seen so far is like when the ocean drains away from the beach - it's shocking and confusing. But the 10+ story 400+ mph wave is still speeding towards us.

Its Wit A K7

He was laughing gleefully while saying it, right?

comradebushwic.bsky.social4

Continuing to vote for blue capitalism or red capitalism will never change this 🤷‍♂️. Blue politicians, red politicians, doesn't matter, they are both greedy capitalists that only care about profits.

David Minckler3

Did he mention his profits?

RainsEnd🇨🇦3

That's the bullshit they want consumers to believe. They're jacking up prices on a profit-taking spree. Here he threatens to overcharge for years from now.

sanityrules.bsky.social2

In other words he doesn’t want to lower prices even after the crisis is over!!!!

RepugnantCon 2

Complete opposite of what's coming out of the WH

Silhouetted.Devil2

Renewables sure look like the path to go, I heard Germany has solar panels that are cheaper than wood.

Danielle ❌👑
@danielleloveswords.bsky.social

The Iran war that sent gas prices over $4/gallon and rising? Republicans have voted five times to continue it. #TrumpsGasCrisis

GAS PRICE Shell REGULAR NLEADED 4.059 BEFORE THE WAR: $2.98
5018h ago
Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove
@kamlager-dove.house.gov

This is BS—and a pathetic attempt to skirt Congress' war powers. Trump's illegal war on Iran is still raging despite his self-proclaimed "ceasefire." Iran is seizing ships in the Strait of Hormuz as gas prices soar. It's time to pass a War Powers Resolution and end the war.

5915h ago
Citizens' Impeachment19

If Congress' war powers are being skirted (more accurately ignored) that's a blatant violation of the Constitution. If Trump's war on Iran is illegal, then the president is breaking the law. Do we have a country where presidents who break the law get impeached?

Haydon
@haydonmp.bsky.social

*clears throat* Donald Trump is getting rich off our rising gas prices pass it on

553h ago
Haydon8

Idc if it’s true or real im telling you tell other people

Travis Reese (Against war with NATO)2

It's a theory with a theme song too.

Randi Mayem Singer
@rmayemsinger.bsky.social

How do 34% of those polled (not 34% of Americans) support high gas prices, high food prices, war with Iran, losing health insurance? Fox News is how.

6619h ago
Dare Obasanjo
@carnage4life.bsky.social

I’m beginning to think gas prices may be the straw that breaks the camel’s back for the economy. I’ve been surprised to see the American consumer shrug off tariffs, months of layoffs and a brutal job market. But anecdotally it seems people aren’t able to ignore the results of Trump’s war in Iran.

7213h ago
Jaye Rich4

This whole time in history has me fascinated by motivated reasoning. How does the human mind delegitimize the very obvious cause and effect of this moment if that same human mind thought it was a good idea to vote for Trump?

Adam2

Of course. The news never sticks with a story and everyone forgets. Tomorrow's another day. But you drive everywhere in the US, right past a dozen gas stations. A constant reminder you need to drive less to pay rent, or eat less, or cancel a vacation. Day upon day of dread until you need the pump.

USDemocracy
@usdemocracy.bsky.social

The 2024 promise to cut fuel prices in half was nothing more than a bait and switch. Two years later, gas prices are at a 4-year high. This wasn't just a failure, it was a deliberate deception to win. #TrumpsGasCrisis #USDemocracy

263h ago
Forward Blue
@forwardblue.bsky.social

Americans on Trump's gas prices during the war in Iran: "I put my card in, and I pray to God." "Especially if you are barely making minimum wage, it's not even worth driving..."

2518h ago
River_Tam
@rivertam.bsky.social

Finally we've recreated the increase in gas prices from the bestselling political science book "don't let gas prices go up"

203h ago
Toronto Star
@thestar.com

Unless there’s a quick end to the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, economists expect oil and gas prices to increase across the board this year. The Star’s Ana Pereira explains why that matters, and how it could impact you. trib.al/DQlX4xi

113h ago
Covering Climate Now
@coveringclimatenow.org

California has the highest gas prices in the nation, averaging almost $6 a gallon. As gasoline reserves fell and prices spiked due to the Iran War, the state increased imports of Russian oil refined in a third country to stabilize supply, by relying on a “refining loophole.”

34h ago
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open.substack.comIran War Drives Gas Prices Above $4 as Inflation Pressures Rise in U.S.abc7chicago.comGas prices jump overnight across Chicago areakare11.comGas prices 35 cents higher than a week ago

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