US gas prices surge 25 cents, may reach $6 a gallon in Midwest

5 articles · Updated · Daily Kos · Apr 29

Gas prices have risen by 25 cents this week and could hit $6 a gallon in the Midwest, with national averages expected to surpass $4.50 and $5 soon.
The spike follows the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz under President Donald Trump, intensifying economic pressures and fueling public and political backlash.
Rising fuel and food costs are contributing to declining approval ratings for Trump, fracturing political coalitions, and prompting predictions of significant Democratic gains in upcoming elections.

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