US gas prices fall below $4 for 1st time since March, but still 25% higher than last year
Summary
U.S. gas prices have dropped below $4 per gallon for the first time since March, averaging about $3.999. This decrease followed a 15% fall in U.S. crude oil prices, linked to a new agreement between President Donald Trump and Iran about Iran’s nuclear program and sanctions.Key Facts
- Gas prices in the U.S. fell just below $4 per gallon on average.
- Prices have not been this low since March.
- President Trump signed an agreement with Iran that includes diluting Iran’s stockpile of highly enriched uranium and easing some sanctions.
- U.S. crude oil prices fell 15% this month, dropping to about $80 per barrel.
- Gas prices vary by state, with California at $5.64 and South Carolina at $3.58 per gallon.
- The agreement starts a 60-day period to negotiate a final deal on Iran’s nuclear program.
- The Strait of Hormuz, a key route for oil shipping, remains disrupted, delaying oil flow and keeping prices higher.
- Oil refineries pay for crude oil in advance, so lower prices won’t reduce fuel costs immediately.
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