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Ben Geman
Coverage of Ben Geman in the Nexus archive.
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- Gas prices are dropping — but they're still high
Gas prices in the U.S. are declining, with the average regular price at $4.39 per gallon, down 16 cents from the previous week due to a potential U.S.-Iran ceasefire extension. However, prices remain significantly higher than pre-war levels, and future stability is uncertain due to global market volatility, reduced oil exports from the Strait of Hormuz, and summer demand increases.
- GOP faces gas pump problem at the polls
Rising gas prices, exacerbated by the Strait of Hormuz conflict, threaten Republican congressional candidates as their constituents drive more and face higher fuel costs. Democrats are leveraging Iran-related price hikes as a campaign issue, while low-income families bear the brunt of increased expenses.