U.S. Gas Hits $4.55 in All 50 States as Iran War Drives Memorial Day Squeeze

5 articles · Updated · The Mirror US · May 20

$4.555 a gallon became the U.S. average for regular gasoline on Wednesday, putting every state above $4 for the first time; California was highest at $6.145 and Georgia lowest at $4.006.
The jump tracks the Iran war-driven oil shock, with regular gas up from $4.042 a month ago and $3.177 a year ago; diesel reached $5.652 versus $5.531 last month.
45 million Americans are expected to travel at least 50 miles over Memorial Day weekend, with 87% planning to drive, raising the risk that fuel costs reshape trips and household budgets.
Brown University estimates Americans have spent about $41.5 billion extra on gasoline and diesel since the war began on Feb. 28, or roughly $316 per household.
Oil prices eased Wednesday—U.S. crude fell $2.65 to $101.50 and Brent dropped $2.89 to $108.39—but pump prices remain elevated as the conflict keeps pressure on consumers and the broader economy.

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