Dossier
US gas prices
Coverage of US gas prices in the Nexus archive.
- Even if the Iran war ended today, US fuel prices aren’t likely to normalize this year
The article states that US gas prices, which averaged $3 per gallon before the war with Iran, are unlikely to return to prewar levels in 2026 even if a peace deal is reached. Rising fuel and inflation costs have fueled public frustration, and President Donald Trump faces backlash for promising rapid price relief post-war.
- Even if the Iran war ended today, US fuel prices aren’t likely to normalize this year
The article states that even if the US-Iran war ends, fuel prices are unlikely to return to prewar levels of $3 per gallon in 2026 due to ongoing economic impacts. Rising gas prices and inflation have caused public frustration, contributing to Donald Trump's political backlash.