GasBuddy Reports Rising Gas Prices Amid Concerns Over Strait of Hormuz Closure

Gas prices in the United States have risen due to increased oil prices driven by fears over Iran's potential indefinite closure of the Strait of Hormuz. As a result, national gas prices hit $4.506 per gallon on May 18, up nearly 60% year-to-date.

By Charley Blaine Tue, May 19, 2026 at 9:03 PM GMT+3 3 min read · Yahoo Finance · May 19, 2026, 18:03 UTC

GasBuddy Reports Rising Gas Prices Amid Concerns Over Strait of Hormuz Closure

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