Trending Now - Surging Oil Prices Push U.S. Gas Above $4 a Gallon

WHO:

CBS News US - Jason Allen, a DoorDash driver, is feeling the strain of rising gas prices.

Vox - President Trump is involved in the ongoing conflict with Iran.

Fox News - Rep. Suzan DelBene blames Trump for rising gas prices.

Bloomberg Markets - Julian Lee reports on the gas price surge.

Fast Company - The International Energy Agency is involved in releasing oil from emergency stockpiles.

WHAT:

NBC News Politics - Americans have spent over $8 billion more in March 2026 to fill up their tanks due to rising gas prices, with gas prices now averaging $4.02 per gallon.

Fast Company - U.S. diesel prices are now averaging $5.45 per gallon, up from $3.76 before the war began.

CNN - Oil prices rose slightly on April 1st, 2026, with U.S. crude oil settling above $100 per barrel for the first time since July 2022.

Fast Company - The International Energy Agency pledged to release 400 million barrels of oil from emergency stockpiles to alleviate rising prices.

Fast Company - U.S. diesel prices are now averaging $5.45 per gallon, up from $3.76 before the war began.

NBC News Politics - Americans have spent over $8 billion more in March 2026 to fill up their tanks due to rising gas prices.

CNN - Gas prices have surged by about $1 per gallon over the past month, with the average price now higher than at any point during Trump's two terms.

CNN - A recent AP-NORC poll found that 45% of U.S. adults are "extremely" or "very" concerned about being able to afford gas in the next few months, up from 30% shortly after Trump won the 2024 presidential election.

Boston.com - The national average for a gallon of regular gasoline is now $4.02, which is over a dollar more than before the war began.

Fast Company - U.S. diesel prices are now averaging $5.45 per gallon, up from $3.76 before the war began.

CNN - Gas prices surged to $4 per gallon on March 31st, 2026.

NBC News Politics - Americans have spent over $8 billion more in March 2026 to fill up their tanks due to rising gas prices.

CNN - Oil prices rose slightly on March 31st, 2026, with U.S. crude oil settling above $100 per barrel for the first time since July 2022.

Fast Company - The national average for a gallon of regular gasoline is now $4.02, which is over a dollar more than before the war began.

NBC News Politics - Americans have spent over $8 billion more in the last month to fill up their tanks due to rising gas prices.

CNN - Gas prices have surged by about $1 per gallon over the past month, with the average price now higher than at any point during Trump's two terms.

CNN - Gas prices have risen by about $1 per gallon over the past month.

NBC News Politics - Gas prices have broken the $4 per gallon mark for the first time since 2022.

CNN - Gas prices surged to $4 per gallon on March 31st, 2026.

IJR - Gas surged to $4 per gallon on March 31st, 2026.

Bloomberg Markets - The nationwide average for gas is now $4.02, the highest since August 2022.

Fast Company - U.S. diesel prices are now averaging $5.45 per gallon, up from $3.76 before the war began.

CNN - Oil prices rose slightly on March 31st, 2026, with U.S. crude oil settling above $100 per barrel for the first time since July 2022.

CNN - Gas prices have surged to an average of $4.02 per gallon, marking the highest level since August 2022.

NBC News Politics - Americans have spent over $8 billion more in March 2026 to fill up their tanks due to rising gas prices.

Fast Company - U.S. diesel prices are now averaging $5.45 per gallon, up from $3.76 before the war began.

CNN - Oil prices rose slightly on March 31st, 2026, with U.S. crude oil settling above $100 per barrel for the first time since July 2022.

Boston.com - The national average for a gallon of regular gasoline is now $4.02, which is over a dollar more than before the war began.

CNN - Gas prices have surged by about $1 per gallon over the past month, with the average price now higher than at any point during Trump's two terms.

NBC News Politics - Americans have spent over $8 billion more in the last month to fill up their tanks due to rising gas prices.

CBS News US - Gas prices have topped $4 per gallon in at least 13 states.

IJR - Gas surged to $4 per gallon on March 31st, 2026.

Bloomberg Markets - The nationwide average for gas is now $4.02, the highest since August 2022.

Fast Company - U.S. diesel prices are now averaging $5.45 per gallon, up from $3.76 before the war began.

CNN - Gas prices have risen by about $1 per gallon over the past month.

NBC News Politics - Gas prices have broken the $4 per gallon mark for the first time since 2022.

WHERE:

Newsweek - California had the highest state-wide average gas prices as of April 1st, 2026, with prices hitting $6 in some areas.

CBS News US - Gas prices are reported in at least 13 states across the U.S.

Fast Company - Gas prices in Paris are at 2.34 euros per liter, equivalent to about $10.27 per gallon.

WHEN:

IJR - The gas price surge occurred on March 31st, 2026.

Bloomberg Markets - The last time gas prices were this high was in August 2022.

CNN - The rise in gas prices has been noted over the past month leading up to March 31st, 2026.

WHY:

Fast Company - The conflict has caused supply chain disruptions and cuts from major oil producers in the Middle East.

Vox - The ongoing war with Iran has pushed U.S. gas prices to their highest point in over three years.

Fox News - Democrats claim that the rising gas prices are a broken promise by Trump related to the Iran war.

Fast Company - The conflict has caused supply chain disruptions and cuts from major oil producers in the Middle East.

Vox - The ongoing war with Iran has pushed U.S. gas prices to their highest point in over three years.

Fox News - Democrats claim that the rising gas prices are a broken promise by Trump related to the Iran war.

Fast Company - The conflict has caused supply chain disruptions and cuts from major oil producers in the Middle East.

HOW:

CNN - Rideshare and delivery platforms have announced new cash back offers to help drivers save at the pump, including Uber offering $1 off per gallon through the cash back platform Upside and Lyft offering up to 2% cash back through its own Lyft Direct debit card.

CNN - Rideshare and delivery platforms have announced ways to help drivers save at the pump, including Uber offering $1 off per gallon through the cash back platform Upside and Lyft offering up to 2% cash back through its own Lyft Direct debit card.

Fast Company - The International Energy Agency pledged to release 400 million barrels of oil from emergency stockpiles to alleviate rising prices.

Fast Company - The Trump administration has eased sanctions to allow some oil from Venezuela and temporarily from Russia.

(UPDATED April 2, 2026 11:13 UTC)

Americans have spent over $8 billion more in March 20th26 to fill up their tanks as gas prices have surged to an average of $4.02 per gallon, with California experiencing the highest prices, reaching $6 in some areas. on Wednesday, U.S. crude oil prices settled above $100 per barrel for the first time since July 20th22, while diesel prices have climbed to an average of $5.45 per gallon, up from $3.76 before the war began. In response to these rising costs, the International Energy Agency has pledged to release 400 million barrels of oil from emergency stockpiles to help alleviate the situation.

(UPDATED April 2, 2026 07:18 UTC)

U.S. diesel prices have surged to an average of $5.45 per gallon, a significant increase from $3.76 before the war began, leading Americans to spend over $8 billion more on gas in March alone. Gas prices have risen by about $1 per gallon in the past month, now exceeding levels seen during Trump's two terms, and a recent poll shows that 45% of U.S. adults are extremely or very concerned about affording gas in the coming months. In response to these rising costs, rideshare and delivery platforms like Uber and Lyft are rolling out cash back offers to help drivers save at the pump.

(UPDATED April 2, 2026 05:29 UTC)

Gas prices have surged significantly, with the national average for a gallon of regular gasoline now at $4.02, which is over a dollar higher than before the war began. Diesel prices have also climbed, averaging $5.45 per gallon, and Americans spent more than $8 billion in March 20th26 alone to fill their tanks amid these rising costs. In response to the situation, rideshare and delivery platforms like Uber and Lyft are rolling out cash back offers to help drivers save at the pump.

(UPDATED April 1, 2026 21:10 UTC)

Gas prices have surged to an average of $4.02 per gallon, marking the highest level since August 20th22, and over a dollar increase since the war with Iran began. Americans have spent more than $8 billion extra at the pump in the last month alone, as diesel prices also climbed to an average of $5.45 per gallon. In response to these rising costs, rideshare and delivery services like Uber and Lyft are rolling out cash back offers to help drivers save money on fuel.

(UPDATED April 1, 2026 19:19 UTC)

Gas prices have surged to an average of $4.02 per gallon, the highest level since August 20th22, leading Americans to spend over $8 billion more in March to fill up their tanks. Diesel prices have also seen a significant jump, now averaging $5.45 per gallon, up from $3.76 before the war began, while U.S. crude oil settled above $100 per barrel for the first time since July 20th22. In response to these rising costs, rideshare and delivery platforms like Uber and Lyft are rolling out cash back offers to help drivers save at the pump.

(UPDATED April 1, 2026 13:21 UTC)

The national average for a gallon of regular gasoline has reached $4.02, which is over a dollar more than it was before the war began, marking the highest prices seen during Trump's two terms. Over the past month, Americans have spent more than $8 billion extra to fill their tanks as gas prices surged by about $1 per gallon. In response, rideshare and delivery platforms like Uber and Lyft are stepping in to help drivers save at the pump, with Uber offering a dollar off per gallon through the Upside cashback platform and Lyft providing up to 2% cash back via its Lyft Direct debit card.

(UPDATED April 1, 2026 11:17 UTC)

Gas prices have surged to over $4 per gallon in at least 13 states, marking the highest levels since August 20th22, with the nationwide average now at $4.02. This increase has been attributed to the ongoing conflict with Iran, which has disrupted supply chains and led to cuts from major oil producers in the Middle East. on Tuesday, gas prices jumped by about $1 per gallon, a rise that Democrats blame on Trump, citing it as a broken promise related to the Iran war. In response to these rising costs, the International Energy Agency has pledged to release 400 million barrels of oil from emergency stockpiles. Additionally, the Trump administration has eased sanctions to facilitate some oil imports from Venezuela and temporarily from Russia.