America’s favorite gas price app has warned prices are going to continue to go up for Californians as thewar in Iran rages on.
Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy, said there will beno relief at the pumpsafter ceasefire talks between the US and Tehran fell through.
He told drivers to brace for more “volatility” as regions such as the Golden State alreadysuffer under crippling prices.
California’s gas prices have remained stubbornly high — hovering just under $6 per gallon on Tuesday — amid spikes due to the war and the state’s punishing fuel tax.
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De Haan said: “Average gasoline prices rose in 39 states over the last week, with the national average moving higher, while diesel prices declined in most states, offering a brief divergence at the pump.
“However, that divergence may prove short-lived. Oil prices have been climbing again as markets react to renewed geopolitical tensions and the cancellation of talks between the U.S. and Iran.
“As a result,gasoline prices are set to risefurther this week, with diesel expected to follow. Many inland states—including those in the Great Lakes and Plains—could see average gas prices climb to their highest levels since 2022, while price-cycling markets may also experience another round of hikes in the next few days.”
The national average price of gasoline ticked up by several cents over the past week, with increases reported across most states, according to GasBuddy.
While diesel prices have shown slight declines in some areas, experts say that split may be short-lived as broader market pressures intensify.
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