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Gas prices soar past $4 on average for a gallon of regular in the US, the highest since 2022

Source: Associated Press, via WTOP

The Associated Press
March 31, 2026, 4:19 AM

A vehicle passes a gasoline price at a filling station in Philadelphia, Friday, March 27, 2026. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)(AP/Matt Rourke)

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. gas prices jumped past an average of $4 a gallon for the first time since 2022 on Tuesday as the Iran war pushed fuel prices to soar worldwide.

According to motor club AAA, the national average for a gallon of regular gasoline is now $4.02 — over a dollar more than before the war began. The last time U.S. drivers were collectively paying this much at the pump was nearly four years ago, following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

The price is a national average, meaning drivers in some states have been paying well over $4 a gallon for a while now. Prices vary from state to state due to factors ranging from nearby supply to differing tax rates.

Since the U.S. and Israel launched a joint war against Iran on Feb. 28, the cost of crude oil — the main ingredient in gasoline — has spiked and swung rapidly. That’s because the conflict has caused deep supply chain disruptions and cuts from major oil producers across the Middle East.

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Read more: https://wtop.com/national/2026/03/gas-p ... ce-2022-2/

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Yeah, no, that's misleading. Costa Rica and Iceland have done this already.

https://www.hbs.edu/environment/blog/po ... -Trek-2025
https://delfino.cr/2019/06/costa-rica-a ... renovables

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US Renewable Power Generation Beats Natural Gas for the First Time, Defying Trump

Source: Gizmodo

Since taking office, President Trump has been waging war on renewables, leveraging policy rollbacks, permitting delays, and expanded oil and gas leasing to shift the nation’s energy economy back toward fossil fuels. But new data suggests his efforts may be in vain.

According to national electricity generation data from the energy think tank Ember, renewables—including wind, solar, hydropower, and bioenergy—produced more than a third of U.S. electricity in March 2026, surpassing natural gas across an entire month for the first time. Natural gas has been the nation’s leading power source for the past decade, but it appears a new champion may be on the rise.

To be clear, one month does not necessarily signal a lasting shift. This data also reflects a seasonal drop in power demand, as mild spring weather typically reduces the need for coal- and gas-powered heating. But according to Ember, last month’s fossil fuel generation fell to its lowest March level in at least 25 years, while renewable generation rose to its highest March level.

This is an important milestone. It shows that the gap between renewables and natural gas has narrowed significantly as solar, wind, and biofuels have grown, despite Trump’s best efforts to stymie them.

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Read more: https://gizmodo.com/us-renewable-power- ... 2000746918

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old news, fyi

https://www.gov.ca.gov/2025/07/14/in-hi ... milestone/