Event Brief
Gas prices surge again; up 29 cents this week
Filed: Apr 30, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET
Summary: Nationwide gas averages rose 29 cents per gallon this week; diesel steady higher. Local drivers in Falls Church feel the impact.
WHO: Drivers and commuters in Falls Church; GasBuddy (nationwide average)
WHAT: Gasoline prices increased by 29 cents per gallon over the week; diesel remains elevated.
WHEN: Apr 30, 2026 at 11:11 AM ET
WHERE: Falls Church, VA
WHY: Ongoing U.S. military attacks on Iran have contributed to higher fuel prices.
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