Event Brief
Gas prices jump to $4.39 per gallon
Filed: May 01, 2026 at 2:02 PM ET
Summary: The national average gas price rose to $4.39 per gallon in the biggest one-day jump since an Iran ceasefire was announced.
WHO: The national average gas price
WHAT: National average gas price increased to $4.39 per gallon
WHEN: May 01, 2026 at 10:22 AM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: No specific cause was reported.
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