AAA said Wednesday's average in the Rochester area reached $4.49, as the Iran war and Strait of Hormuz closure pushed US pump prices higher.
Nationwide prices have risen by an average of 27 cents a week since the war began, and Rochester could hit $5 a gallon before Memorial Day.
The area's record is $4.98, set in June 2022. AAA said even if conditions normalise quickly, lower wholesale costs would take time to reach local stations.
With strategic oil reserves released, why are gas prices still projected to break records before Memorial Day?
Could this unprecedented energy crisis permanently alter American lifestyles and accelerate the transition away from fossil fuels?
Beyond the pump, how is the naval blockade in the Middle East threatening America's food supply and economy?