Event Brief
Gas prices near $4.42 a gallon as Iran war nears 10th week
Filed: May 01, 2026 at 5:08 PM ET
Summary: Regular unleaded gas rose to $4.42 a gallon late Friday morning, nearly 50% since the start of the Iran war.
WHO: GasBuddy
WHAT: Regular unleaded gas price reached $4.42 a gallon, up almost 50% since the start of the Iran war
WHEN: May 01, 2026 at 5:01 PM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: No specific cause was reported.
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